Energy Bars

These homemade energy bars are loaded with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, dried fruits, and a rich dark chocolate topping, making them the perfect healthy snack.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 10 bars

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Healthy

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Energy Bars

150 g oat flakes (rolled oats) 1½ cups / 5.3 oz
50 g dried cranberries, chopped ⅓ cup / 1.8 oz
25 g dried apricots, chopped ¼ cup / 0.9 oz
25 g prunes, chopped ¼ cup / 0.9 oz
70 g almonds, roughly chopped ½ cup / 2.5 oz
70 g peanuts, roughly chopped ½ cup / 2.5 oz
50 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped ½ cup / 1.8 oz
20 g pumpkin seeds 3 tablespoons / 0.7 oz
2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed 240g / 8.5 oz
2 tablespoons cocoa powder 15g
2 tablespoons maple syrup or Jerusalem artichoke syrup 30ml

For the Chocolate Topping

100 g sugar-free dark chocolate, chopped ⅔ cup / 3.5 oz
1 tablespoon coconut oil 15ml

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Chop the dried cranberries, apricots, and prunes. Roughly chop almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts.
In a large bowl, combine the oat flakes, chopped dried fruits, all nuts, pumpkin seeds, and cocoa powder. Stir well.
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then add the maple syrup and mix.
Pour the mashed banana mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Transfer the mixture to the baking tray, pressing it down firmly to create a uniform layer.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and firm.
Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the chocolate topping by melting the chocolate and coconut oil together.
Cut the cooled bars into 10 rectangular pieces and drizzle melted chocolate on top.
Allow chocolate to set for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 10 days.