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    Home » Healthy Recipes » Healthy Choices

    Fruit & Nut Energy Bars | No Cook No Sugar Energy Bars

    Published: Mar 14, 2016 · Modified: May 30, 2016 by Ramya · 38 Comments

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    Imagine having a little treat to yourself after a tiring work-out – I am talking about energy bars that too made at home. I have been intrigued by energy bars ever since I tasted one a couple of years ago. As with many recipes, I made a mental note to try making them at home. I looked at a couple of recipes, that called for rice Krispies and having never seen or heard about them, I put out the idea of making energy bars at home.

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    When Lina first talked about the Recipe Exchange Challenge, I so wanted to take part. I submitted my Shahi Tukra recipe and waited with bated breath for the other recipe entries to be made. While all the recipes sounded super tasty, I wanted something egg-less and that’s when I saw Zeba’s Raw Caramel and Walnut Bar recipe. I knew I had to pick it up as soon as I saw the recipe and her beautiful pictures. Zeba used Raw Cacao powder along with coconut oil and raw walnuts + almonds to create wonderful bars that would put any store bought stuff to shame. I was however a little worried as I have never spotted raw cacao powder anywhere in stores here. Same with coconut nectar. Lina and Zeba were very sweet to let me make some modifications to the original recipes and hence, here am I with it 😀 I used the ingredients that I had handy and converted the three layered bar into two layers. So it’s not exactly a raw caramel and walnut bar but instead dry fruit and nut high energy bar. I loved Zeba’s idea of using honey in the place of sugar and coconut oil in the place of butter. The bars turned out super yumm –they are chewy, tasty and a lot healthier than a piece of chocolate.

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    To make Fruit & Nut Energy Bars | No Cook Zero Sugar Energy Bars

    • Servings: makes 6-7 small sized bars
    • Time: 10 mins prep time +10 mins set time + 30- 40mins rest time
    • Difficulty: Easy
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    What I used –
    • De-pitted Dates, 1 cup (fully ripe, soft)
    • Almonds, ½ cup
    • Cashews, ½ cup
    • Orange Juice, 2-3 tbsp
    • Orange Zest, ½ tsp
    • Honey,5 tbsp
    • Coconut Oil, 2 tsp
    • Cocoa Powder, 1 tsp

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    How I made –

    1. Soak the de-pitted dates in orange zest and orange juice for atleast 10 mins (The longer the better). Meanwhile make a rough powder of the cashews and almonds. Put it into a bowl. In a mixer jar, blend the dates into a smooth paste with no water. Remove it onto the bowl as well. Add honey and mix well. If required, add a teaspoon of coconut oil (if the mixture gets sticky).

    2. Separate the mix into two equal halves. In one half, add a teaspoon or more of cocoa powder and mix well. Checkout how it tastes and add a bit more honey if required.

    3. In a greased pan (with coconut oil), spread & press the mix with cocoa powder to form half an inch thick layer. Set it in the freezer for 10 mins.

    4. Once the first layer is a bit firm, spread and press the second layer containing only the dates and nut mixture firmly on the first layer. If required, grease your fingers with a little coconut oil. Put it in the freezer for another 20-30 mins.

    5. Once both the layers are firm, cut it into bars of desired size. Keep it in the refrigerator for good shelf life.

    6. Enjoy after a work-out or quick snack. 

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    Note –
    • Walnuts can be used in the place of cashews.
    • I did not use raw dates but processed ripe dates for the ease of making. Soaking time may vary depending upon the type of dates used.
    • Rice Krispies or coconut flakes would add to the crunch element. I couldn’t find them while trying these and these still turned out great.
    • Adjust the quantity of honey as per sweetness required.
    • I did not add much coconut oil expect for greasing unlike Zeba’s recipe. Feel free to increase it if required.
    • Be careful with the orange juice. Too much of it can make the mix quite watery.
    • Adjust cocoa powder as per liking.

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    I am taking these high energy bars to Fiesta Friday #110 at Angie’s. Hope the co-hosts for  this week Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook and Apsara @ Eating Well Diary would love these as much as I did 🙂

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    1. Aruna

      March 14, 2016 at 11:04 am

      No cook recipes are such a blessing. Your recipe not only conserves energy, it gives energy too. 🙂

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:19 pm

        So true Aruna 🙂 Thanks much for stopping by!

        Reply
    2. kavitaparvathi

      March 14, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      WOW..yummy looking..cant wait to taste. Healthy,nutritious and tasty.

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:19 pm

        Thank you dear 🙂

        Reply
    3. lynne hoareau

      March 14, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      These look so tasty, and obviously are so healthy. I love experimenting with energy bars. 🙂

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:19 pm

        Lynne, I have just begun experimenting 🙂 Thank you! Have a lovely week 🙂

        Reply
    4. The Girl Next Door

      March 14, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      This reminded me of something I made a couple of years ago, in a slightly different manner: https://thegalnxtdoor.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/the-one-in-which-were-in-love-with-home-made-date-nut-fudge/

      BTW, hope your sis and her kiddo are doing well!

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:17 pm

        Checking your recipe now 🙂 Yes TGND they both are doing good - thanks 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lynz Real Cooking

      March 14, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      I have always wanted to make energy bars and these look really great!

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:17 pm

        Thanks Lynn! These turned out super simple - I have Zeba to thank for 🙂

        Reply
        • Lynz Real Cooking

          March 15, 2016 at 7:19 pm

          Very nice!

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          • CHCooks

            March 15, 2016 at 7:22 pm

            🙂 🙂 Thanks much again!

            Reply
    6. Osyth

      March 14, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      Its a first! I had all the ingredients so I made them. Before I made a comment. I therefore make the comment with my mouth full and can, hand on heart, tell your audience that these are unbelieveably good. They took me two hours from start to finish because I soaked my dates for 45 minutes. Overnight would probably be more sensible but I was hot to try them and I'm so glad I was 😀

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:16 pm

        Osyth - you have no idea how happy I am right now, reading your comment 🙂 I am so so so happy you tried this recipe and took time to write to me 🙂

        Reply
        • Osyth

          March 15, 2016 at 7:17 pm

          Well that makes me smile that I have made you happy 🙂

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          • CHCooks

            March 15, 2016 at 7:23 pm

            🙂 🙂 🙂

            Reply
    7. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      March 15, 2016 at 2:27 am

      These bars look lovely ! Guilt free too , the best part 🙂

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:15 pm

        Thank you dear 🙂

        Reply
    8. Rahul Yadav

      March 15, 2016 at 4:58 am

      delicious I will try my hands on it . Thanks a lot 🙂

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:15 pm

        Thanks Rahul 🙂 Welcome to my blog!

        Reply
    9. Zeba@Food For The Soul

      March 15, 2016 at 6:47 am

      These look great! I love this version...thank you for trying out the recipe!

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      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 7:27 pm

        Thank you so much for the inspiration Zeba! While mine are no where near your version, we absolutely enjoyed having these 🙂

        Reply
    10. Parul Singhal

      March 15, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Looks perfect..and yummy..

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      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 6:39 pm

        Thanks Parul 🙂

        Reply
    11. Love Served Daily

      March 15, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Nice and healthy

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      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 6:07 pm

        Thanks Ritu 🙂

        Reply
    12. bhumi

      March 15, 2016 at 10:58 am

      so good...

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 15, 2016 at 6:06 pm

        Thanks Bhumi 🙂

        Reply
    13. srividhya

      March 15, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Energy bars are great during hunger pangs. Who would no to something delicious, sweet and healthy. Good one GB.

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 16, 2016 at 10:31 am

        Rightly said Sri. Perfect for hunger pangs! Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    14. Antonia

      March 15, 2016 at 11:54 pm

      What a perfect snack!

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 16, 2016 at 10:30 am

        Thanks Antonia 🙂

        Reply
        • Antonia

          March 16, 2016 at 7:14 pm

          Such a fun challenge!

          Reply
          • CHCooks

            March 16, 2016 at 7:40 pm

            Yeah totally agree 🙂

            Reply
    15. Jhuls

      March 16, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      A no-bake energy bars sound so great, CH. I love all the ingredients, too. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at FF#110. x

      Reply
      • CHCooks

        March 16, 2016 at 3:57 pm

        Thanks much Jhuls 🙂

        Reply
    16. Suganya

      December 09, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Can we use pistachio instead of cashew?

      Reply
      • chcooks

        December 13, 2016 at 11:59 pm

        Yes, sure you can use any dry fruit - cashew/almond/pistachio.

        Reply

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