5-Ingredient Energy Bars

1 1/2 cups pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1 cup pitted dates (Medjool are nice)
1 teaspoon cardamom
2 cups Erewhon Organic Quinoa & Chia cereal or other flaked cereal
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Add the pepitas and dates to the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until they are minced evenly. Add in the cardamom and 1 1/2 cups of the cereal and pulse until mixed thoroughly. Add in the remaining cereal.

Turn the food processor to the on position so that it is continuously mixing, and through the feed tube slowly pour in the first 2 tablespoons of water. The ingredients should come together into a soft mass. Add an additional tablespoon of water if they need a bit more moisture. This will depend on humidity and the type of dates used.

Once you have a soft but not wet consistency, add the cranberries, sprinkling over the top of the mixture. Pulse once to incorporate them.

Line an 8″ square baking pan with parchment. Press the energy bar mixture into the pan, using another piece of parchment over the top to help, if necessary. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container until read to eat.


Makes 12-16 bars.