Healthy Energy Bars
These no-sugar energy bars are quick, nutritious, and delicious snacks made from natural ingredients like oats, dried fruits, nuts, and dark chocolate. Ready in just 5 minutes, they provide a wholesome energy boost without any added sugar, perfect for on-the-go fueling or post-workout snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 8 bars
- Category: Snack, Energy Bar
- Method: No-bake, blending, chilling
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Basis:
80 g oat flakes
100 g raisins
80 g walnuts
100 g dried apricots
1 banana
Glaze:
160 g dark chocolate without sugar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
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Combine oat flakes, raisins, walnuts, dried apricots, and peeled banana in a food processor or blender. Pulse until a sticky, coarse dough forms.
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Line a small baking dish with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
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Melt dark chocolate with vegetable oil using microwave or double boiler until smooth.
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Pour melted chocolate evenly over the pressed mixture and spread with a spatula.
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Refrigerate for about 1 hour until chocolate sets.
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Cut into bars or squares once set. Store refrigerated up to one week.
Notes
Add chia or flaxseeds for extra nutrition.
Substitute walnuts with almonds, pecans, or cashews.
Use dried cranberries or figs instead of raisins and apricots.
For nut-free, replace nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
Bars can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature without reheating.
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