No-Bake Healthy Seed & Nut Energy Bars
Delicious and nutritious No-Bake Healthy Seed & Nut Energy Bars made with wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
- Food processor
- 8x8-inch pan
- spatula
Ingredients
Nuts and Seeds
- 1.5 cups pitted dates packed
- 0.5 cup raw almonds roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup raw walnuts roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon flax seeds
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 2-3 tablespoon natural nut butter almond or peanut
- 1-2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional for extra sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste.
- Add the almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, rolled oats, chia seeds, and flax seeds to the processor. Pulse several times until the nuts and seeds are finely chopped and incorporated with the date paste.
- Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse again until the mixture is evenly combined and sticky.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly with a spatula or clean hands so the mixture is tightly packed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes) to set.
- Once firm, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice into 8–12 bars.
Notes
These energy bars are perfect for a quick snack and can be customized with your favorite nuts and seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg
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