Hello everyone! In this guide, we’re going to explore how to make delicious, nutrient-rich homemade energy bars. These bars are not only tasty but also packed with natural ingredients, offering a great combination of flavors and essential nutrients. Let’s begin crafting these wonderful snacks step by step.
Ingredients:
Dates: 100g (approx. 3.5 ounces)
Apples: 70g (approx. 2.5 ounces)
Dried Cranberries: 45g (approx. 1.6 ounces)
Raisins: 50g (approx. 1.8 ounces)
Dried Apricots: 80g (approx. 2.8 ounces)
Pumpkin Seeds: 50g (approx. 1.8 ounces)
Almonds: 70g (approx. 2.5 ounces)
Roasted Cashews: 75g (approx. 2.6 ounces)
Sesame Seeds (reserve some for garnishing): 35g (approx. 1.2 ounces)
Pine Nuts: 20g (approx. 0.7 ounces)
Flax Seeds: 20g (approx. 0.7 ounces)
Preparation Steps:
Start by rinsing the dried fruits in cold water to remove any preservatives and activate their nutrients. Soak them for 15-20 minutes.
Preparation Steps:
Start by rinsing the dried fruits in cold water to remove any preservatives and activate their nutrients. Soak them for 15-20 minutes.
While the fruits are soaking, slice the almonds and roughly chop the cashews.
Lightly roast the pumpkin seeds and pine nuts in a dry pan until fragrant to enhance their flavor.
After soaking, pit the dates and chop them along with the dried apricots into small pieces.
In a blender, combine the soaked dates, apples, dried cranberries, raisins, and apricots. Blend until smooth.
Mix in the sliced almonds and roasted cashews to the fruit blend for added texture.
Stir in the sesame seeds, saving some for garnishing.
Add the pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, and flax seeds to the mixture, boosting its nutritional value and flavor.
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients to achieve a well-combined texture.
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