Chocolate Drizzled Seed and Fruit Bars
They’re grounding, energizing, and ideal for busy summer schedules, travel, pool days, or season gatherings.
Summer in TCM belongs to the Heart + Small Intestine, the Fire element, and the qualities of heat, joy, circulation, and outward movement. But with Austin’s humidity and long days, it’s easy to feel overheated, depleted, or low‑energy.
These seed bars are the perfect summer support:
Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame) nourish Yin, nourish fluids/digestion and help anchor Heart Fire
Oats support the Spleen, which can get taxed by summer Damp
Dried fruit tonifies Qi + Blood for sustained stamina
Natural sweeteners (honey/maple) moisten dryness from heat
Chocolate Drizzled Seed and Fruit Bars
INGREDIENTS
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
½ cup sesame seeds
½ cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates)
½ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Warm coconut oil and maple syrup until melted.
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour warm syrup mixture over and mix well.
Press firmly into a lined baking dish.
Bake at 325°F for 20–25 minutes or chill until firm.
Slice into bars once cooled and enjoy on the go!
photo and recipe inspiration to Lazy Cat Kitchen
