Blueberry Walnut Bacopa Bars: A Nootropic Treat

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Give your brain a boost, your body a lift, and your sweet tooth a little natural satisfaction with these easy-to-make blueberry bacopa bars! No need to purchase pre-packaged energy bars, often filled with sugar and preservatives. Superb, energizing snacks are easy to make and pack to taste with nutritious ingredients that nurture both body and mind. Include our ORGANIC INDIA Bacopa supplement, and you’ve got a true Nootropic treat.

Also known as “Brahmi” after the god Brahma, beloved Bacopa has been featured in Ayurvedic practice for centuries. Used to support cognitive function and memory, the herb is featured as an ingredient in numerous traditional Indian herbal tonics and formulas. Traditionally viewed as having intellect-supporting properties, Bacopa is known as a “nootropic”, meaning it studies suggest it may support healthy brain and nervous system function. 

Making these tasty bars is quick, simple, and versatile. Just a quick blend of clean, wholesome ingredients, an easy press into a pan, and a light bake is all it takes. We like to throw fresh blueberries, bursting with protective antioxidants, into the mix with high-fiber Medjool dates, super complex carbohydrate oats, creamy tahini, and a sprinkling of our ORGANIC INDIA Ceylon Cinnamon to form the base. 

Regenerative Organic Certified® Brain Power

Adding sweetness to the whole unpackaged package, know that our ORGANIC INDIA Bacopa is grown by small family farmers using Regenerative Organic Certified® agriculture, ensuring the highest quality benefits for you and for the planet. Enjoy these bars plain, cooled and cut with no topping. Or go our favorite route and drizzle a little melted dark chocolate on top. Delight in a wholesome treat that fuels the mind and protects the planet.

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Blueberry Walnut Bacopa Bars

12 bars (or 16 smaller squares)

Ingredients:

• ½ Cup tahini (runny is best)
• 1 Cup Medjool dates (10-12), pitted and soaked in warm water until plump
• ½ Cup oats
• 1 Teaspoon ORGANIC INDIA Ceylon Cinnamon** (approx 4 capsules)
• 1 Teaspoon ORGANIC INDIA Bacopa** (approx 4 capsules)
• ½ Teaspoon vanilla
• ⅔ Cup blueberries, divided*** 
• 1 Tablespoon ground flaxmeal 
• ⅓ Cup chopped walnuts***
• ½ Cup dark chocolate chips, melted, for topping

Notes:

**With dry hands, twist open the capsules and empty contents into your mix.

***For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts or replace them with another addend of your choice, such as unsweetened shredded coconut or pumpkin seeds. Feel free to play with the flavors, too: swap fresh blueberries for dried or switch to cranberries or dried apple pieces instead. 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with a layer of parchment paper.
2. In a blender, combine the tahini, dates, oats, ORGANIC INDIA Ceylon Cinnamon, Organic India Bacopa, vanilla extract, and ⅓ cup of the blueberries. Process until these are blended into a sticky, soft, but pressable mixture. If needed, add a little water and blend again.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the remaining ⅓ Cup of blueberries and the walnuts. Press evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. 
4. Allow the pan to cool 5 minutes or more before cutting into 12 bars or 16 squares. Drizzle with dark chocolate and let fully cool until the chocolate is hardened. Enjoy!

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