Description
These Delicious & Nourishing Date & Nut Energy Bars are a wholesome snack packed with natural sweetness from dates and honey, combined with the crunch of nuts and oats. Perfect for a quick energy boost, these bars are easy to make and bake to golden perfection, offering a nutritious treat suitable for on-the-go lifestyles.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or any mix)
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the energy bars evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the pitted dates, nuts, oats, honey or maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Blend Mixture: Blend the ingredients until they form a well combined and sticky mixture that holds together.
- Press into Pan: Line a baking pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to shape the bars.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the top turns golden brown, indicating the bars are cooked through.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the mixture to cool completely in the pan to set properly, then cut into 12 bars.
Notes
- For a vegan version, opt for maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can customize the nuts according to preference or availability.
- For extra flavor, add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg before blending.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
