"granola" bars -- gluten free, grain free, sugar free, low inflammatory vegan snacks

Both a friend of mine and I are struggling with auto-immune diseases right now. In an effort to reduce  grain proteins, starches, and sugars in an effort to decrease our inflammatory load, I came up with these awesome bites. Soaking the seeds and nuts before using helps that too!!

equipment needed:
mixing bowl
mixing spoon
measuring cups
measuring spoon
coffee or seed grinder
oven
square pans -- I like silicone pans -- 8 inch x 2 (and place the silicone on a metal baking sheet for stability)
metal spatula (for cutting the bars after
(or a knife and cutting board)




ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut butter
1 cup xylitol
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp psyllium powder
1/4 cup green banana flour
1/4 cup ground chia seeds
1 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp xanthan gum

1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp tonka bean power

(optional 2 tbsp cacao powder)





1/2 cup hemp hearts
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup walnut pieces


345 for 40 to 45 minutes