Chai Bars

Chai Bars - A Delicious and Nutritious Snack
Chai Bars are a perfect snack for those who love the taste of chai tea. These bars are packed with the goodness of nuts, seeds, and spices, making them a healthy and delicious snack option. In this recipe, we will show you how to make these bars with a detailed composition of ingredients by serving, cooking tips, and a description of the cooking process, appearance, and taste of the dish.
Ingredients:

For the Bars:

- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt

For the Glaze:

- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the honey, coconut oil, almond butter, and vanilla extract over low heat. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. While the bars are baking, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon over low heat.
6. Once the bars are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Pour the glaze over the bars and let them cool completely.
7. Once the bars are cool, cut them into squares and serve.
Appearance and Taste:
Chai Bars are a beautiful golden brown color with a sweet and spicy aroma. The bars are crunchy and chewy with a nutty texture and a delicious chai flavor. The glaze adds a sweet and sticky finish to the bars, making them irresistible.

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure to chop the nuts into small pieces to ensure even baking.
- You can substitute the nuts and seeds with your favorite ones.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Type of Dish: Healthy Snack
Main Ingredients: Oats, Nuts, Spices