Nutty Fruity Energy Bars
Fuel your day with these delightful Nutty Fruity Energy Bars! Packed with a medley of dried fruits and crunchy sunflower seeds, this recipe offers an energizing boost perfect for a pre-workout snack or a quick breakfast on the go. Super easy to prepare, these bars deliver a wholesome mixture of flavors and textures, making them a delicious guilt-free indulgence. Share them with family and friends or store them for a week of nutrition-packed snacks — everyone's taste buds will thank you!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Raisins
1 cup (chopped)
Dried Blueberries
1 cup (chopped)
Dates
1 cup (chopped)
Dried Cranberries
1 cup (chopped)
Dried Apples
2 cups (chopped)
Prunes
2 cups (chopped)
Dried Apricots
2 cups (chopped)
Peanut Butter
8 ounces (smooth)
Sunflower Seeds
1 cup (raw)
Rolled Oats
8 cups (uncooked)
Pancake Mix
12 ounces (regular)
Honey
16 ounces (raw or regular)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a food processor, chop all dried fruits (raisins, dried blueberries, dates, dried cranberries, dried apples, prunes, and dried apricots) into small, uniform pieces, roughly the size of raisins.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped fruit with the peanut butter. Using your hands, knead the mixture until it's well combined.
4
Add sunflower seeds, rolled oats, and pancake mix to the fruit-peanut butter mixture. Knead until thoroughly mixed, ensuring an even distribution.
5
Pour in the honey and continue to knead until the mixture is sticky and all ingredients are combined.
6
Line a baking tin or cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy removal. Press the mixture firmly into the tin, ensuring an even thickness of about 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the tin. After cooling, transfer to a large cutting board and cut into individual bars.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Nutty Fruity Energy Bars?
They are an energizing snack packed with dried fruits, sunflower seeds, and oats, perfect for a pre-workout or a quick breakfast.
What dried fruits are included in this recipe?
The recipe includes raisins, dried blueberries, dates, dried cranberries, dried apples, prunes, and dried apricots.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking these bars?
The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius.
How should the dried fruit be prepared?
All dried fruits should be chopped in a food processor into small, uniform pieces roughly the size of raisins.
How do you mix the fruit and peanut butter?
After chopping the fruit, combine it with the peanut butter in a large mixing bowl and knead the mixture by hand until well combined.
What kind of seeds are used in these bars?
One cup of raw sunflower seeds is used in this recipe.
What type of oats are required?
The recipe calls for 8 cups of uncooked rolled oats.
Is there a specific type of peanut butter recommended?
The recipe specifies using 8 ounces of smooth peanut butter.
What acts as the primary sweetener and binder in these bars?
16 ounces of honey is added to make the mixture sticky and hold the ingredients together.
Does the recipe use pancake mix?
Yes, 12 ounces of regular pancake mix is included in the mixture.
How should the baking tin be prepared?
Line a baking tin or cookie sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars.
How thick should the bar mixture be pressed into the tin?
The mixture should be pressed firmly to an even thickness of about 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch.
How long do the Nutty Fruity Energy Bars need to bake?
They should bake for approximately 20 minutes.
How do I know when the bars are finished baking?
The bars are done when the top has turned a light golden brown.
What is the cooling process for these bars?
Allow the bars to cool completely in the tin before transferring them to a cutting board.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 main ingredients in this recipe.
Can these bars be stored for later use?
Yes, they can be stored for a week of nutrition-packed snacks.
What is the best way to cut the bars?
Once completely cooled, transfer the slab to a large cutting board and cut into individual bars.
Are these bars suitable for a pre-workout snack?
Yes, the recipe is designed to provide an energizing boost perfect for pre-workout fuel.
Can I use raw honey?
Yes, the recipe allows for either raw or regular honey.
What is the texture of these energy bars?
They offer a wholesome mixture of various flavors and textures from the fruit and seeds.
Is there a vegan option for this recipe?
While the recipe uses honey, a vegan option could be achieved by using a plant-based sweetener.
What are some common tags for this recipe?
Common tags include healthy snack, nutritious, dried fruits, and peanut butter.
How much honey is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 16 ounces of honey.
How many cups of dried apples are needed?
You will need 2 cups of chopped dried apples.
How many cups of prunes are used?
The recipe requires 2 cups of chopped prunes.
Are these bars a good alternative to store-bought granola bars?
Yes, they are described as a great granola bar alternative.
Can I substitute the sunflower seeds?
While the recipe calls for sunflower seeds, you can likely substitute other nuts or seeds for a similar crunch.
Is the mixture supposed to be sticky?
Yes, kneading in the honey should make the mixture sticky enough to combine all ingredients.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.