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Energy Bar Recipe

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About

Energy bars are compact, nutritious snacks designed to provide a quick boost of energy and essential nutrients. They are often made using wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, dates, and natural sweeteners, making them a convenient and portable choice for people on the go. These bars are especially useful during busy mornings, travel, or post-workout recovery when there’s no time for a full meal. Among the various types, Dark Chocolate Protein Bars stand out for their rich flavour, satisfying texture, and ability to combine taste with function, offering both indulgence and nutrition in one bite. In a typical Indian diet rich in rice or roti (carbohydrate-heavy), protein intake is often low. A dark chocolate protein bar helps bridge that gap by providing a healthy source of protein, especially useful for kids, busy adults, or those engaging in physical activity. It also serves as a tasty and guilt-free snack alternative to deep-fried options, appreciated by all age groups. Additionally, it can serve as a simple dinner substitute while travelling, as it helps curb hunger and sweet cravings. Fun Fact:
Dark chocolate protein bars are often preferred over protein powders because they are made with natural ingredients and taste delicious, making them a hit with kids as well.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates / khajoor (pitted)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup cashew / kaju
  • 1 cup almonds / badam
  • ½ cup walnut / akhrot
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds / til
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup dry coconut (grated)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup rolled oats

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Instructions

  1. firstly, in a bowl soak 1 cup dates in 1 cup hot water for 2 hours.
  2. blend to smooth paste without adding any water. keep aside.
  3. in a kadai take 1 cup cashew, 1 cup almonds, ½ cup walnut, ¼ cup pistachios, ¼ cup sesame seeds and ¼ cup pumpkin seeds.
  4. roast on low flame for 5 minutes or until the nuts turn crunchy.
  5. further, add ½ cup dry coconut and continue to roast.
  6. transfer the roasted nuts to a bowl and keep aside.
  7. in a kadai take dates paste and saute on medium flame.
  8. cook until the dates paste thickens.
  9. further, add in roasted nuts, ½ cup honey, ½ tsp cardamom powder and ¼ tsp salt.
  10. turn off the flame and mix well making sure everything is combined well.
  11. further in a pan roast ½ cup rolled oats on medium flame until it turns aromatic.
  12. blend to a fine powder.
  13. add in oats powder to the dry fruit dates mixture.
  14. combine well, keep mixing until the mixture thickens.
  15. transfer the prepared mixture into a greased plate lined with baking paper.
  16. set well forming a block.
  17. allow setting for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  18. now unmould and cut into pieces.
  19. finally, serve energy bar or store in an airtight container for a month in the refrigerator.

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Step-by-step

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firstly, in a bowl soak 1 cup dates in 1 cup hot water for 2 hours.energy bar recipe
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blend to smooth paste without adding any water. keep aside.energy bar recipe
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in a kadai take 1 cup cashew, 1 cup almonds, ½ cup walnut, ¼ cup pistachios, ¼ cup sesame seeds and ¼ cup pumpkin seeds.energy bar recipe
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roast on low flame for 5 minutes or until the nuts turn crunchy.energy bar recipe
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further, add ½ cup dry coconut and continue to roast.energy bar recipe
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transfer the roasted nuts to a bowl and keep aside.protein bar recipe
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in a kadai take dates paste and saute on medium flame.protein bar recipe
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cook until the dates paste thickens.protein bar recipe
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further, add in roasted nuts, ½ cup honey, ½ tsp cardamom powder and ¼ tsp salt.protein bar recipe
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turn off the flame and mix well making sure everything is combined well.protein bar recipe
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further in a pan roast ½ cup rolled oats on medium flame until it turns aromatic.protein bar recipe
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blend to a fine powder.dry fruit energy bar
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add in oats powder to the dry fruit dates mixture.dry fruit energy bar
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combine well, keep mixing until the mixture thickens.dry fruit energy bar
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transfer the prepared mixture into a greased plate lined with baking paper.dry fruit energy bar
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set well forming a block.dry fruit energy bar
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allow setting for 1 hour in the refrigerator.nut bar
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now unmould and cut into pieces.nut bar
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finally, serve energy bar or store in an airtight container for a month in the refrigerator.energy bar recipe

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Tips

Including a dark chocolate protein bar or energy bar in your daily routine can be especially beneficial for vegetarians. Here’s why:
  1. Boosts protein intake – Helps meet daily protein needs in a plant-based diet.
  2. Fights hunger – Keeps you full between meals without overeating.
  3. No prep required – Easy and quick snack, anytime, anywhere.
  4. Healthier than fried snacks – Low in oil, high in nutrients, and kid-friendly.
  5. Natural sweet fix – Satisfies sweet cravings without refined sugar overload.

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Notes

  • Firstly, add your choice of dry fruits to make it more nutritious.
  • Adding oat powder helps the mixture thicken and maintain its shape.
  • Additionally, roast the dried fruits on a low flame to prevent them from burning.
  • Finally, the energy bar recipe can be cut into the desired shape.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/energy-bar-recipe-protein-bar-recipe/