Chocolate Pumpkin Energy Bars
These fertility-friendly energy bars are packed with nutrients to support your reproductive health. Pumpkin seed butter and pumpkin seeds provide zinc, magnesium, and healthy fats that support hormone function and reproductive health. Dark chocolate adds antioxidants, while ginger and cinnamon bring flavour and plant compounds. With a satisfying crunch from rice puffs and natural sweetness from maple syrup, they’re an easy snack to enjoy while nourishing your body on your fertility journey.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Pumpkin Seed Butter (melted)
3 tbsps Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Rice Puffs Cereal
1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
28 grams Dark Chocolate (chopped)
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin seed butter, maple syrup, ginger, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the rice puffs cereal and pumpkin seeds.
Transfer and spread the mixture across a parchment-lined container or baking dish. Place another layer of parchment paper on top and firmly press into an even packed layer. (Note: If not compact enough, the bars may come out crumbly.)
In the microwave, heat the dark chocolate in a small bowl for 30 seconds at a time, until melted. Drizzle overtop with a small spoon.
Freeze for about 30 minutes and slice into bars. Enjoy!