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# Energy Bar Recipe
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| **Prep time** | 10 min |
| **Cook time** | 15 min |
| **Total time** | 25 min |
| **Serves** | 14 pieces |
## 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.
## 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
## 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.
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a bowl soak 1 cup dates in 1 cup hot water for 2 hours.
blend to smooth paste without adding any water. keep aside.
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.
roast on low flame for 5 minutes or until the nuts turn crunchy.
further, add ½ cup dry coconut and continue to roast.
transfer the roasted nuts to a bowl and keep aside.
in a kadai take dates paste and saute on medium flame.
cook until the dates paste thickens.
further, add in roasted nuts, ½ cup honey, ½ tsp cardamom powder and ¼ tsp salt.
turn off the flame and mix well making sure everything is combined well.
further in a pan roast ½ cup rolled oats on medium flame until it turns aromatic.
blend to a fine powder.
add in oats powder to the dry fruit dates mixture.
combine well, keep mixing until the mixture thickens.
transfer the prepared mixture into a greased plate lined with baking paper.
set well forming a block.
allow setting for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
now unmould and cut into pieces.
finally, serve **energy bar** or store in an airtight container for a month in the refrigerator.
## 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.
## 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/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/energy-bar-recipe-protein-bar-recipe/)