These raw fruit and nut bars are quick and full of wholesome ingredients. They are the perfect snack to keep with you throughout the day to eat when you are feeling hungry or need a burst of energy.
The thing I love about them is that they are pretty fool-proof, meaning they are hard to mess up! You can easily substitute many of the ingredients with ones you may already have on hand.
Kind of like a clean-out-the-pantry bar and you can substitute any of the ingredients in this recipe for an equal portion of nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. The only thing you really have to do to make these work is to get the right ratio of wet to dry ingredients
Use dates instead of figs or walnuts instead of almonds if you prefer. If your mixture is too dry, add in a few more figs or a drizzle of honey and if it’s too wet, just blend in a few more nuts or seeds. See, it’s super easy!
The no baking part also means they are a lot faster to make and less fuss. Did I mention they taste freaking amazing? Perfect snack to take when you’re on the go, super delicious and packed with goodness. They are such a simple recipe that come together in just under 20 minutes.
As well as being really easy to make, these bars are healthier than your average treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. They are ideal for a grab and go breakfast.
This recipe is a ‘healthified’ take on traditional sugar-loaded candy bars. For those days where you are craving a candy bar, but want a healthy, delicious, low-effort way to enjoy the same sweet treat, I’ve got you covered with this recipe that tastes better than any store bought version.
The whole family LOVED these bars; they were gone in under 24 hours. They passed the test of some of the hardest dessert critics (my family!). Most said that their chewy texture reminded them of a candy bar.
I know it’s hard to believe, but don’t doubt this recipe. It’s so good, and every bite feels like it’s a sinful dessert you are sinking your teeth into. In reality it’s probably healthier than your lunch (…depending on what you ate, of course).
Here is my tip. Make these tonight as a healthy snack or dessert. But…double the batch so you can have a healthy bars on hand for snacks throughout next week. These will last 1-2 weeks when kept in the fridge and they are SO prefect for planning your snacks/desserts ahead of time.
Fig & Nut Energy Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almonds
- 1 cup dried figs, stems removed or dates
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup pumpkin (or hemp or sunflower) seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, blueberries, raisins, goji berries, or other fruit of choice
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some over hanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Into a food processor,combine almonds, figs and coconut and process until broken down and crumbly. Add pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, flaxseed meal, coconut oil, cinnamon, and honey. Pulse just until combined. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your superfood bars.Chill for 30-60 minutes in the fridge before cutting,which allows them to set and hold together better. Remove from the pan and place onto a cutting board. Cut into 8 bars or 16 squares and store fridge for up to1 week or in freezer for up to 3 months.Notes: This recipe is very versatile, you can easily substitute different nuts or seeds in equal portions in order to suit your taste. If mixture is too dry, add in more figs or honey and if mixture is too wet just add in more seeds or nuts. Almost impossible to mess this recipe up!
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