This Is What I Eat Instead Of Candy Bars.

Homemade Candy Bars

Today I'm going to show you how to make healthy energy bars.

These no-bake energy bars make a great replacement for store-bought bars and candies.

They're naturally sweetened and made with wholesome and nutritious, good for you ingredients.

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This is why you'll love these healthy bars:

They're super easy to make in your food processor!
They're chewy and delicious!
You can make these bars in many different flavor combinations!
They're great to have before your workout, or to curb your appetite between meals!

HOMEMADE ENERGY BARS RECIPE
(makes 12 pieces)

Ingredients:
1 cup dates (130g)
1/2 cup dried apricots (80g)
1/2 cup prunes (80g)
1/2 cup cashews (70g)
1 cup desiccated coconut (60g)
1-2 tbsp ground oats (optional)

NUTRITIONAL INFO (per piece):
129 calories, fat 6g, carb 19.7g, protein 2g

Preparation:

Soak the dates and dried apricots in hot water for 10 minutes.

Use the food processor to grind the cashew nuts first.

Add the soaked dates and apricots, together with prunes, and blend 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Add the cocoa powder and desiccated coconut and blend one more time to combine. If the mixture is too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp ground oats.

Spread the mixture on a lined baking tray, press with hands and smooth the top.

Place in the fridge or freezer to firm up.

Cut into bars or bite sized pieces and store in the fridge.

Enjoy!