If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for that perfect snack something quick, wholesome, and satisfying without the sugar rush. That’s where homemade energy bars come in. Packed with natural ingredients, full of flavor, and totally customizable, these bars are a game-changer for busy mornings, office lunches or perfect to carry anywhere if you have intense cravings for desserts but cannot buy them outside cause they are high-calorie and rich in sugar.
Let’s get started on making the best snack for our daily dose of energy and sugar!
Round Energy Bars
A quick and healthy round energy bar recipe made with oats, nuts, dried fruit, and natural sweeteners for a nutritious snack on the go or a post-workout boost. No baking required!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Almonds
- 1/2 cup Pistachios
- 1/2 cup Cashews
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
- 1.5 cup Dates
- 1/2 cup Sesame seeds white
- 1 tsp Cardammom Powder
- 1.5 tbsp Desi Ghee / Butter
Instructions
- Chop all the nuts coarsely on a cutting board, combine them in a bowl, and set them aside.
- Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan on a low flame until then color changes slightly. Set them aside to cool down.
- Now dry roast all the chopped nuts along with pumpkin seeds until they're crispy and aromatic.
- In a separate bowl, take 1.5 cups of soft dates, rinse them in water and drain properly.
- Deseed all your dates and blend them in a chopper to create a thick paste.
- In a pan, add 1 tbsp of desi ghee/butter and add the date paste you just made.
- Cook it for 4-7 minutes on a low flame and then add all your roasted nuts.
- Add 1 tsp of Cardammom powder to the mix. Mix it well with a spatula until everything is well combined.
- Pour the mixture on a foil or a parchment paper, spread the roasted sesame seeds on top and roll it.
- Once it forms a tube like shape, wrap it in the foil and refrigerate for 2 hours (its better to refrigerate it overnight).
- Remove the foil and cut into circular slices, your round energy bars are ready to serve!
