If you are trying out a vegan diet<\/a>, check out our guide to six delicious vegan energy snacks<\/a> you can make at home.<\/p>\n These bars are packed with great sources of vitamin A and, by using sweet potato over white potato, we\u2019re almost doubling our dietary fibre intake.<\/p>\n Further nutritional benefits come from the inclusion of chia seeds, dark chocolate and honey. The ingredients here should make 20 good-sized brownies.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> 1.<\/strong> Heat oil in a non-stick pan and cook the sweet potato, cinnamon and seasoning over a medium heat until the potatoes begin to soften (6-10 mins). Stir in the honey and set aside for 10 mins.<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong> Place the potato mix in the bowl of a food processor and slowly add the butter, melted chocolate and brown sugar. Blend for 60 secs.<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong> Blend baking powder and cocoa powder, ensuring it is mixed well. Stir in the walnuts and chia seeds. Blend for 30 secs so the walnuts still have texture.<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C. Pour the mixture into a non-stick baking tray and bake for 20 mins. Allow to cool for around 15 mins and then slice.<\/p>\n Chia seeds:<\/strong> These celebrated seeds are high in fibre, which can help feed the good bacteria in your gut helping to maintain gut flora balance. Fibre will also increase satiety, encouraging you to feel fuller for longer.<\/p>\n Chia seeds are also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids that can\u2019t be produced by the body and are important to support cognitive, heart and eye function.<\/p>\n Sweet potato:<\/strong> Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense, containing essential vitamins and minerals. Like chia seeds, they\u2019re high in fibre to encourage the growth of good gut bacteria, and contain antioxidants, which help protect the body from free radicals.<\/p>\n They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which can be converted to vitamin A to support your immune system as well as healthy skin and eyes.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> Loaded with cyclists\u2019 favourite peanut butter, these bars make a perfect on-the-go breakfast cereal bar that\u2019s also great for a pre-, during or post-ride snack. Good-quality honey will add both flavour and nutritional benefits.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> 1.<\/strong> In a pan, slowly heat the honey until lukewarm. Add the nut butter and mix well.<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong> Add the rice crispy cereal and coconut and combine well until the mixture has bound together. Stir in the dried fruit and nuts.<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong> Pour the mixture into a greaseproof tray and press down until it\u2019s packed down evenly.<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong> Cover and place in a fridge until the mixture is firm, around one hour, then slice into bars.<\/p>\n Honey:<\/strong> Honey is high in antioxidants that can help lower blood pressure. It also improves levels of \u2018good\u2019 HDL cholesterol and is a better replacement for refined sugar.<\/p>\nChocolate, chia and sweet potato brownies<\/h2>\n
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