Hip Squares

It’s hip to be square!

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Servings

16 squares

Ready In:

1 hour

Calories:

?

Good For:

Snacks

Introduction

About this Recipe

By: HempNut Cookbook

These great little snack squares are perfect for packing in lunch boxes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 2 cups brown rice syrup
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame tahini
  • pinch of sea salt
  • scant pinch of ground cinnamon

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325° F and lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

Spread the oats, pumpkin seeds, and pecan pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent over-browning. 

Step 3

Transfer to a medium bowl.

Step 4

Combine the rice syrup, hemp seeds, tahini, salt, and cinnamon in a saucepan and place over medium heat.

Step 5

Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 6

Spoon the mixture over the toasted oats, pumpkin seeds, and nuts and mix well to combine.

Step 7

Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press gently so the mixture is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Cool for 5 minutes and then cut with a moist knife into 2-inch squares.