{"id":664,"date":"2013-02-27T18:22:58","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T07:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/?p=664"},"modified":"2017-07-02T13:07:48","modified_gmt":"2017-07-02T01:07:48","slug":"raw-energy-bars-for-girls-who-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/raw-energy-bars-for-girls-who-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw Energy Bars for Girls who Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I’ve called these ‘Raw Energy Bars for Girls Who Workout’. They’re my take on a natural protein<\/a> bar and they’re far prettier than those awful sticky, chewy, gritty things sold at the gym.<\/p>\n I make these frequently and keep a container of them in the fridge to enjoy during the week, as they really are that delicious. I think it’s that classic combo of creamy coconut butter with nuts and lemon. Divine.<\/p>\n [bctt tweet=\"Raw Energy Bars for Girls Who Workout - protein-packed whole food deliciousness! \"]<\/p>\n The ingredients make for a fairly balanced snack – we’ve got some low glycaemic oats (I always use whole grain) in there as a source of fibre, while the mix of almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp and chia lend both heart healthy monounsaturated fats, and quality protein<\/a> – with hemp and chia bringing all 9 essential amino acids to the table.<\/p>\n I’ve written an in-depth article on plant sources of protein here<\/a> if you are after further information\/inspiration.<\/em><\/p>\n The pumpkin seeds are perhaps my favourite inclusion – they are such a great source of the mineral zinc<\/a>, which is so critical to immune health. Zinc is also involved in wound healing, healthy skin, and maintaining our sense of taste and smell.<\/p>\n