Energy bars are becoming increasingly popular. They are promoted not only by bloggers, but also by leading Polish athletes. And for good reason – energy bars provide energy, are a rich source of many nutrients, and are a truly tasty and healthy snack. Many lovers of these "sweets" will surely be delighted by the fact that they can be made at home. Here are two recipes for homemade energy bars that you will surely love.
Why energy bars?
Energy bars are the best friends of many people. They are perfectly known by elite athletes – such as: cyclists, long-distance runners, walkers, and mountaineers. They are increasingly used by representatives of other sports disciplines, as well as by people who simply need an energy boost.
Energy bars are therefore useful not only at the gym, but also during holidays, trips, conferences, or even during a tiring day at work. They also have one more great advantage ‒ unlike chemical products, they are made from natural ingredients and can be easily prepared at home.
How to make an energy bar?
Energy bars, like most products available in stores, can be made yourself - all you need is a good recipe. Although they may be less "pretty" than their machine-made counterparts in factories, they are surely just as tasty and, most importantly, 100% healthy and contain fewer calories!
Of course, organic ingredients are essential for making homemade bars, which guarantee the highest quality and maximum nutritional value (but WE take care of the ingredients ekogram.pl)
There are basically two methods for preparing energy bars.
- In the first case, the prepared and mixed mass is cooled in the refrigerator to a solid consistency.
- In the second, "hardening" occurs by baking.
Of course, everything here depends on the products used and the required resistance to external temperatures ‒ chilled bars will "melt" much faster on a hot day. However, it is worth noting that some products will lose some of their nutritional properties after baking. Both recipes therefore have their pros and cons, and the key to success is the right choice of products.
Recipe for a sweet energy bar
The most pleasant for the palate are, of course, sweet energy bars. To make them, you need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups of nuts - hazelnuts and/or peanuts
- 4 cups of oatmeal
- 4 fresh bananas
- 2 cups of dried dates
- 1 cup of
- 1 cup of honey
- 1 cup of peanut butter
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The individual ingredients should be gradually ground or chopped and mixed. Finally, add honey and peanut butter. If you like, you can sprinkle cocoa, cinnamon, or other spices on top. If the mass is too "stiff", you can add a little water to it. Spread the prepared mass on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes at 150 degrees. After baking, cut into smaller pieces – bars.
Recipe for a savory no-bake energy bar
The word "bar" usually brings to mind sweet products. However, it is worth noting that excellent energy bars can also be prepared in a more savory version. How? Here is the solution – you need:
- 20 dried figs
- 1 cup of pistachios
- ½ cup of roasted sesame
- ½ cup of goji berries
- 4 teaspoons of spirulina
- 1 teaspoon of agar
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Similar to the sweet bar, here we also gradually mix and, if necessary, grind the ingredients. Spread the whole thing evenly and put it in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. After cooling, we can cut the finished bars from the mass.
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Finally, it is worth repeating that the above recipes are just a "roadmap". Every energy bar recipe can be modified by adding more liked, or simply products that are currently at hand - you will find many options in the healthy food online store. We also encourage you to do your own "research" in this area ‒ for what could be better in the kitchen than discovering new flavors?
See also other recipes:
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