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Homemade Nut and Seed Energy Bars Recipe

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These Homemade Energy Bars are packed with a nutritious blend of nuts, seeds, oatmeal, and dates, lightly sweetened with honey and infused with a touch of salt. Perfect for a quick energy boost, these bars are roasted to enhance flavor, combined with wholesome ingredients, and chilled to set. Ideal as a healthy snack for active lifestyles or on-the-go nourishment.

Ingredients

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Nuts & Seeds

  • 70g (½ cup) cashews
  • 70g (½ cup) walnuts
  • 70g (½ cup) almonds
  • 40g (¼ cup) pine nuts
  • 70g (½ cup) hazelnuts
  • 70g (⅓ cup) pumpkin seeds

Other Ingredients

  • 150g (1 cup) dates, pitted
  • 50g (½ cup) oatmeal
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 160ml (½ cup) honey

Instructions

  1. Roast the Nuts: In a dry frying pan over medium heat, lightly roast the cashews, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, and hazelnuts until they become fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Roast the Pumpkin Seeds: Using the same pan, roast the pumpkin seeds for a few minutes until they start to pop. Set aside to cool.
  3. Soften the Dates: Soak the dates in cold water for 15 minutes to soften them, making them easier to blend into the mixture.
  4. Prepare Dates: Drain the dates, remove any pits if necessary, and chop into small pieces to aid cooking and mixing.
  5. Process the Oatmeal: Pulse the oatmeal in a food processor or mixer until the texture is finer but with some small pieces remaining to add crunch to the bars.
  6. Heat Olive Oil: Warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Cook the Dates: Add the chopped dates to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until they soften and begin to break down into a sticky consistency.
  8. Add Nuts, Seeds, and Oatmeal: Stir in the roasted nuts, pumpkin seeds, and processed oatmeal, mixing thoroughly with the softened dates to combine all ingredients well.
  9. Season and Sweeten: Add ½ teaspoon salt and pour in 160ml honey. Mix gently to combine, taking care not to overheat the honey to preserve its beneficial nutrients.
  10. Prepare the Mold: Line a baking dish or mold with parchment paper greased with olive oil or use siliconized parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars later.
  11. Form the Bars: Press the mixture firmly into the lined dish using the back of a spoon or your hands to create an even and compact surface that will hold together once set.
  12. Cool and Chill: Let the mixture cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour to set and firm up well.
  13. Cut the Bars: After chilling, use a wet knife to cut the set mixture into individual bars, which helps prevent sticking.
  14. Final Chill: Return the bars to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to fully firm and solidify before serving or storing.
  15. Store the Bars: Wrap each bar tightly in cling film for convenient storage and portability. Keep refrigerated for freshness or freeze for extended storage.

Notes

  • Soaking the dates softens them, making it easier to blend and enhancing the texture of the bars.
  • Roasting the nuts and seeds intensifies their flavor and aroma, improving the overall taste of the bars.
  • Using a wet knife to cut the bars helps prevent sticking and ensures clean, neat cuts.
  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan version, but note the flavor and texture may alter slightly.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
  • Adjust salt and honey quantities to taste, especially if you prefer sweeter or less salty bars.

Keywords: energy bars, homemade snack, healthy energy bar, nuts and seeds, date bars, no bake bars, healthy snack

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