Granola bars are always great to have around for those busy mornings or when a snack craving comes along! These homemade bars not only taste amazing, but are also anti-inflammatory thanks to our liquid omega3+. The addition of hemp hearts provide a great dose of plant-based omega-3 and the liquid omega3+ provides two key types of omega-3 fats, EPA and DHA, which are important for a healthy heart, brain, eyes, skin, mood and joints!
Lightly grease a 9×9 square pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving excess hanging over the sides to make it easier to remove the bars once they are set.
In a food processor, pulse the almonds until they are coarsely ground.
In a large bowl, add the almonds along with the oats, coconut, hemp hearts and salt and stir to combine.
In a small pot stir together the brown rice syrup and the almond butter and cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and liquid omega3+ orange.
Stir the almond butter mixture into the dry mixture along with the orange zest and mix until well combined.
Press the mixture very firmly into the prepared pan (I use the bottom of a flat glass) and set aside for at least 20 minutes before cutting them into approximately 18 bars with a sharp knife.
