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.
- Shape the mixture into a cylindrical log.
- Roll the log in the remaining sesame seeds for an appealing outer texture.
- Refrigerate the log for about 2 hours to set.
- After chilling, slice the log into bite-sized energy bars.
Wrap each bar in parchment paper for convenient storage and snacking.
Enjoy your homemade energy bars! They’re perfect for on-the-go energy or as a quick snack throughout your day.
