Description
These no-bake energy bars are naturally sweetened with dried fruits and packed with crunchy nuts, oats, and seeds. Perfect as a grab-and-go snack or post-workout fuel, they’re nutrient-dense, easy to prepare, and totally customizable to your favorite flavor combos.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (dates, raisins, apricots)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add dried fruits to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and sticky.
- Add nuts and pulse until coarsely chopped and combined.
- Add oats, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse to mix.
- Add nut butter and honey. Process until the mixture sticks together.
- Press mixture into a parchment-lined pan in an even layer.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, then slice into bars. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for a soft, chewy base.
- Add protein powder for a fitness-friendly version.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for a treat.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
