Best Dried Fruit Energy Bars Recipes
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OAT ENERGY BARS
Steps:
- Line an 8"x8" pan with foil and lightly butter foil or spray with cooking spray.
- Combine quick oats, dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Heat small saucepan on medium heat. Add butter, brown sugar, honey, and peanut butter until butter melts, whisking until mixture is smooth. Pour over oat mixture and stir until completely coated.
- Spread into prepared 8"x8" pan and press firmly down. Lightly sprinkle sea salt on top of bars. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- Using the foil, lift bars out of pan. Cut in half, then cut into preferred bar width.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 131 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 31 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DRIED FRUIT ENERGY BARS
These dried fruit energy bars are the perfect breakfast option for busy people. They're easy to make ahead and jam-packed with ingredients like chia seeds, quinoa and oats that will keep you fueled throughout the day. - Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool completely. , In a food processor, combine dates, coconut oil, almond butter, protein powder and vanilla. Cover and pulse until blended. Add coconut and chia seeds. Pulse until combined. Add oats and cooked quinoa. Pulse until combined., Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
DRIED-FRUIT-AND-NUT HEALTH BARS
These nutrient-dense oat bars are packed with dried fruit, cherries, blueberries, and papaya, as well as nuts, and flaxseed. And there's no refined sugar, they're sweetened with pureed dates and honey -- and just right for a snack or breakfast on the go.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place dates in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. Drain reserving cooking water. Puree dates in a food processor with honey and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water until smooth.
- Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Mix oats or quinoa flakes, nuts, papaya, cherries, blueberries, bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix in date puree. The mixture should be moist enough to hold together. If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more cooking water. Press mixture into pan.
- Bake until center is firm and edges are golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 16 bars.
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