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Raw Hemp Algae Bars

08/02/2013
Raw Hemp Algae Bars (grain/dairy/sugar free, paleo, vegan)

This is the first raw recipe I’ve ever posted to the blog, I think. It isn’t that I don’t eat raw foods regularly, but they’re mostly vegetables foraged hurriedly from the fridge: broccoli florets, rounds of zucchini, slices of tomato. These raw energy bars are something else entirely, of course, and a more satisfying snack. Sweet, with chewiness from the dates and coconut paired with the crunch of pistachios and pumpkin seeds, they’re a little bit crumbly. A little bit sticky.

I suppose I should say a word about the algae, right? Growing up, my mother always tried to sneak more algae into my meals: kelp dusted into stews, blue-green algae capsules in the mornings (she supplements the horses’ feed with it, too). So when I got the inspiration—if you can call it that—to make raw energy bars, and hit on the idea to make them green (my mind works in weird ways, okay?) then algae was the natural addition to achieve a truly unusual hue, plus bump up their nutritional profile significantly. The specific type I used is spirulina, an algae in powder form. It’s an incredibly interesting ingredient with a Wikipedia page that’s a great read. 

“Spirulina was a food source for the Aztecs and other Mesoamericans until the 16th century; the harvest from Lake Texcoco and subsequent sale as cakes were described by one of Cortés’ soldiers. The Aztecs called it ‘techuitlatl'”.

Raw Hemp Algae Bars (grain/dairy/sugar free, paleo, vegan)

If you’re wondering, I purchased all of the ingredients for these at Whole Foods (even the hemp hearts!) so there’s a good chance you can source the ingredients at your local Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, or Central Market.

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Raw Hemp Algae Bars (grain/dairy/sugar free, paleo, vegan)

Raw Hemp Algae Bars


★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Rachel Marion
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup pistachios
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¾ cup shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup of orange juice
  • ¼ cup of hemp hearts
  • ¼ cup of coconut oil
  • ½ tsp spirulina powder
  • ¾ cup dates, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the ingredients until the mixture is crumbly but beginning to come together.
  2. Press into an 8-inch square cake pan or glass dish.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, then slice and serve.

Notes

Will keep for several days if refrigerated in an air-tight container.

TAGS:coconutdairy freeegg freeenergy barsgluten freegrain freepaleorawsugar free
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  • Candace Cee
    08/02/2013

    Hey, I wonder if these would be good for the horses. I would have to investigate the suitabliity of pistachios and pumpkin seeds. I assume these are roasted seeds? I don’t think one can get raw pumpkin seeds unless it’s out of a fresh pumpkin. Then I can eat them, too!

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Candace Cee
      08/05/2013

      Hmmm, pistachios might be an expensive proposition for the horses (making these in quantity). I suppose the pumpkin seeds were roasted, but they sure tasted raw. They’re the green kind, not the white kind like those that come out of a Halloween pumpkin!

      Reply
  • Sofia
    09/10/2013

    I was just thinking about trying to come up with “green granola bar” recipe the other day…pistachios, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, some kind of algae…crazy to see them here exactly as I imagined and so delicious looking.

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Sofia
      09/10/2013

      Wow. Really? Great minds think alike, hmmm? 🙂

      Reply
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  • JackieS!
    02/17/2014

    Pretty tasty! Similar to my homemade Lara bars. I made them with Chlorella instead of Spirulina. I’m wondering – has anyone tried them with cocoa added? I think that’d be a nice addition. Also, next time I make them, I’m going to add in Chia seeds as well.

    Reply
    • Rachel
      JackieS!
      02/17/2014

      Cocoa is a great idea, I’ll admit I didn’t experiment with it because I wanted to keep the bright green color. 😛

      Reply
  • Debi
    03/02/2014

    I could totally be missing it but I don’t see the algae in the ingredients.

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Debi
      03/02/2014

      Hello Debi, spirulina is a type of algae.

      Reply
  • Misty
    03/06/2014

    Does coconut oil benefit these bars in some way? I am oil free vegan but would like to make.

    Reply
    • Rachel
      Misty
      03/06/2014

      Misty, the advantage coconut oil lends is that it’s solid when chilled so it acts as a binder in addition to the stickiness of the dates. Without it, I’m not sure these would stay together.

      I’m curious about being an oil-free vegan: what do you use to sauté vegetables? Or do you only steam, eat raw, etc?

      Reply
  • Misty
    03/06/2014

    Awe. I was wondering if more dates or rolling it in chia would work. HHmmm. I sauté in broth or water.

    Reply
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  • Caprice
    12/11/2014

    I used dried apricots instead of dates (used what I had lying around) and they turned out great! I soaked the apricots in boiling water so they would process a bit easier, and drained the water before placing them in the processor. Thanks for the wonderfully easy and nutritious recipe!

    Reply
    • Grok Grub
      Caprice
      12/11/2014

      Dried apricots, that’s a great idea!

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  • Bee
    05/05/2015

    So glad to have found your site. These sound fascinating. A must try!

    Reply
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      05/05/2015

      You should! They’re tasty.

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  • Laura
    06/16/2016

    I’m wondering what I could use in the place of oj? I can’t fathom all that sugar.

    Also I know dates are high in sugar are they used as the glue to hold it all together ?

    Reply
    • Grok Grub
      Laura
      06/16/2016

      If concerned about sugar, the dates are much more the issue than the orange juice. And yes, the dates are structurally necessary for the recipe. Your best bet is to find some other kind of recipe that uses eggs to bind the bars together, rather than fruit.

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  • Chloe Byrnes
    01/26/2017

    Amazing! I used a cup of dates as I like more of a sticky consistency. Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Fresh Planet Flavor
      Chloe Byrnes
      01/26/2017

      Glad you enjoyed!

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  • TRACY
    03/12/2018

    Do you know if I can substitute the orange juice with something else?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Fresh Planet Flavor
      TRACY
      03/29/2018

      Some other kind of juice would work for sure!

      Reply
  • Jhoei
    05/17/2019

    Amazing recipe. This is the first time I heard of raw algae bars. How long can I store it if in case I made a lot of this?

    Reply
    • Fresh Planet Flavor
      Jhoei
      07/28/2019

      I think 5-7 days in an airtight container. Freezing might also be a good option, but I haven’t tried it!

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