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Seed Cycling Nature’s Candy Hormone Balancing Protein Bars

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1–2 hours
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 bars 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These protein bars are a delicious and nutritious way to support hormone balance through seed cycling. Packed with natural sweetness, protein, and healthy fats, they’re perfect for a quick snack or a post-workout boost. Incorporating seeds like flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower, these bars are designed to nourish your body throughout the different phases of your cycle.

Ingredients

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  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
    • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
    • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
    • 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
    • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
    • Pinch of sea salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 1/2 cup natural almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
    • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Add-Ins:
    • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
    • 2 tbsp dried fruit (raisins or chopped dates)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, ground flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, protein powder, cinnamon, and sea salt. Mix well.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and coconut oil until melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine and Mix:
    Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is evenly coated and the mixture sticks together.
  4. Add Optional Ingredients:
    Fold in the chocolate chips or cacao nibs and dried fruit, if using.
  5. Shape Bars:
    Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the dish and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
  6. Chill and Set:
    Refrigerate the bars for at least 1–2 hours or until firm.
  7. Slice and Store:
    Remove from the baking dish and cut into 10–12 bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • For seed cycling, alternate between pumpkin and flaxseeds during the first half of your cycle and sunflower and sesame seeds during the second half.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more honey or maple syrup.
  • Ensure nut butter is smooth for easy mixing.

Find it online: https://newsvks.com/seed-cycling-natures-candy-hormone-balancing-protein-bars/