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Savory and Sweet Kale, Chili, and Pepita Energy Bar

These homemade, wholesome snacks are created with wellness in mind and offer the perfect bite to help fuel you through your day.
Course Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 12 (click to scale)
Calories 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz. kale
  • 1/4 tsp canola oil
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 12 sprays cooking spray
  • 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cup puffed brown rice cereal

Instructions

  • To make kale: Preheat oven to 275F degrees. Remove stems and cut leaves into 2" pieces. Wash well and spin dry. Toss with oil and salt. Place on a sheet pan in a single layer and bake, flipping leaves a few times until crisp, about 35-45 minutes. Once cool, crumble into 1/2" pieces and set aside.
  • Then toast pepitas in a 350F degree oven until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
    Meanwhile, in a pot, combine maple syrup, chili flakes, and salt. Simmer until reduced by about 25%.
  • In a bowl, mix oats, puffed brown rice, kale, toasted pepitas, and maple syrup mixture. Stir until evenly mixed.
    Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray. Using a rubber spatula, firmly press mixture into pan and bake in a 350F degree oven until very golden brown and crisp, about 10-15 minutes. Then cut into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g