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Healthy Homemade Energy Bars

Published: Jan 15, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jan 28, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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These no bake healthy homemade energy bars are made with dried fruit, nuts and without oats. They are also vegan, gluten and dairy-free! So easy to make, these healthy energy bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or throwing into the lunch bag or gym bag for a post workout healthy snack or dessert.

4 No bake energy bars stacked with parchment paper between them and blue loaf pan on cutting board in background

My kids are teenagers and they couldn't get enough of these! They love to grab one for a quick breakfast or after school snack. These date energy bars were inspired by my Healthy Fruit and Oat Bars on this site. They are also WW friendly at 5 WW points on my plan, but you can click HERE to find out how many points they are on your personal plan.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭Top tip
  • 📖Substitutions & Variations
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Healthy Homemade Energy Bars Recipe
  • 📋More Healthy Snacks

These bars are dense, chewy, delicious and have 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fibre.

🥘Ingredients

Made with real foods, you only need 6 simple and healthy ingredients, with no added sugar, to make these healthy natural energy bars~!

ingredients in healthy homemade energy bars, labelled, in small glass bowls
  • dates
  • dried cranberries
  • raw almonds
  • pumpkin seeds
  • unsweetened flaked coconut
  • chia seeds

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

Prep: Line a 9X5 loaf pan with plastic wrap.

  1. Mix almonds in a food processor, scraping down sides, as needed until it starts to cling together- 5- 6 minutes.
  2. Add pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, coconut, chia and dates.
  3. Process until combined, about 5 more minutes.
  • almonds being ground in food processor
    STEP 1
  • all ingredients for energy bars in food processor
    STEP 2
  • ingredients for energy bars ground together in food processor
    STEP 3

4. Press firmly into prepared loaf pan and refrigerate until firm (1 hour).

energy bars being pressed into blue loaf pan with blue spatula
STEP 4

💭Top tip

Make sure you leave these energy bars in the fridge for at least an hour to set, then cut them into 10 bars, with a very sharp knife.

energy bars with a knife cutting through into bars

📖Substitutions & Variations

  • Dried fruit - use dried apricot or dried cherries instead of cranberries
  • Chia seeds - you can use flax seeds instead of chia

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 10 energy bars. You can cut them smaller to make more or simply double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. However, you'll need another loaf pan.

No bake energy bar on a counter with coconut scattered around

🔢WW Points

These No Bake Energy Bars are made without artificial sweeteners and are WW friendly at 5 WW points on my plan (per bar), but you can click HERE to find out how many points they are on your personal plan.

🍽Equipment

This energy bar recipe needs a food processor and a loaf pan.

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🌡️Storage

Store in fridge in airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Freeze these health bars in a sealed container or Ziplock freezer bag for up to 4 months (they freeze well)!

4 no bake homemade energy bars on pieces of parchment paper, spread out on a counter top

If you're looking for a healthy snack, these Homemade Healthy Energy Bars are ideal!

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📋 Healthy Homemade Energy Bars Recipe

These Healthy Homemade Energy Bars are made with dates, almonds, pumpkin seeds and cranberries, and are gluten-free and vegan. Because they are no bake, they are quick and easy to make and perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, snack or dessert!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: energy bars, healthy, homemade, no bake
Special Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Allergen: gluten-free
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
refrigeration: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) unsalted, shelled
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
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Instructions

  • Line a 9X5 loaf pan with plastic wrap
  • Mix almonds in a food processor, scraping down sides, as needed until it starts to cling together.- 5- 6 minutes
  • Add pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, coconut, chia and dates.
  • Process until combined, about 5 more minutes.
  • Press firmly into prepared loaf pan and refrigerate until firm (1 hour).
  • Remove from pan and slice into 10 bars.

Notes

🔢WW Points
These No Bake Energy Bars are also WW friendly at 5 WW points on my plan, but you can click HERE to find out how many points they are on your personal plan.
Nutrition Facts
📋 Healthy Homemade Energy Bars Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 418mg12%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 472IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 212kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 418mg (12%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 472IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 69mg (7%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Vanessa

    January 18, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    These were so perfect to help me get over my mid-afternoon slump today! They were so easy to meal prep over the weekend too!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      January 18, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      That's great Vanessa - I love them for that too - and bonus - you get to count them as a serving of fruit! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sabrina

    January 18, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    These are my teenagers new favourite. He loves them for after school snacks before sports. Awesome recipe, thanks!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      January 18, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      I'm so happy to hear your teens loved them as much as mine, Sabrina!

      Reply
  3. Bernice

    January 19, 2022 at 10:45 am

    These are great looking bars, Terri. They're pack full of all the good stuff and make a totally satisfying snack when you feel a bit hangry. lol

    Reply
  4. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

    January 19, 2022 at 5:40 pm

    These bars are the perfect afternoon pick me up. Packed full of good for you yumminess!

    Reply
  5. Colleen

    January 20, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    These bars are such a yummy snack! I love how good they taste because I feel like I'm having a treat in spite of how healthy they are. Thanks for this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      January 21, 2022 at 8:41 am

      Thanks, Colleen - I'm glad you love them!

      Reply
  6. nancy

    January 21, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    i love a good energy bar! so tasty with so many wholesome ingredients!

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  7. Sean

    January 23, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    We've been making a bunch of variations on the energy-bar theme for our kids school lunches. The cranberry base idea here is fantastic, and I know my kids would love it! Cheers!

    Reply

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