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Almond Date Energy Bars

Easy Almond Date Energy Bars That Boost Your Day Instantly

Almond Date Energy Bars are a wholesome snack made with natural ingredients, providing a sweet and nutty energy boost without processed sugars.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Snack
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Medjool dates soft and plump
  • 1 cup Raw almonds toasted
  • 1 cup Rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 8×8-inch pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

How to Make Almond Date Energy Bars
  1. Soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes until plump and soft, then drain thoroughly.
  2. Toast raw almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool.
  3. Pulse soaked dates, toasted almonds, oats, honey, vanilla, and sea salt in a food processor until coarse yet sticky, about 12–15 pulses.
  4. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted dark chocolate before chilling.

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