Apricot Almond Energy Bars Recipe
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Apricot Almond Energy Bars Recipe are chewy, crunchy, full of healthy ingredients. These bars are simple to make, healthy and perfect for school snacks, camping or post workout energy.
I got hooked on making my own energy bars after discovering how easy these were. I love to grab a bar to snack on while waiting in carpool like. I just hated paying the high price for the premade ones.
These couldn’t be more simple to make, literally toss everything in a food processor. You’ll then pulse until the mixture is the consistency you like. Do you like coarse chunks or a more fine texture? You’re in charge and you’ll quickly find out how fun and easy these are to make.
These energy bars are highly adaptable. You can substitute any dried fruit for the apricots or switch the almonds for another nut. It’s a great way to use up odd amounts of dried fruits and nuts and as long as the bars stick together, you’re good!
A great treat for yourself, these bas also make a great homemade gift for that ‘health-nut’ friend of yours!
Apricot Almond Energy Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup dates
- 2 cup dried apricots
- 2 cups almonds
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil or waxed paper, spray with non-stick spray if using foil.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until mixture is the consistency you prefer. I go for medium texture, as seen.
- Dump mixture into pan and press flat using your fingertips. Press firmly so mixture sticks together.
- You can eat it right away or allow to set and it will stick and hold together better.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
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These look delicious! Is there any way to make them with less sugar?? Thanks!
I haven’t tried them with less sugar but you probably can.
Can you make these into balls. My pulse didn’t work as good. Came out to fine
Yes you can
These sound like such a great healthy snack and so easy to make too!
I absolutely love both dried apricots and almonds so this is my kind of snack. Would they hold their shape as balls too?
Greetings Paula
Im a stay at home daddy, always on the hunt for recipes to feed (experiment) on the family! My wife is the breadwinner and I feel extremely guilty when I just screw off and she comes home & still has to cook, and she’s an incredible cook at that! So im making this blue berry #cake for dessert.
Upon leafing throughout your pages im tipping my hat to you,,, what lovely pics and recipes ..now I won’t be able to make all as I live in Southeast Alaska, some things wejust can’t get very easily,, I can do fish recipes nm easy! Your follower,, steve
These look and sound fantastic – and they’re so healthy too! I can’t wait to try them.
It’s great to have found you (we have a mutual friend – Brendan in San Francisco).
Best to you and happy 2015!
Adrienne
Yes!! omg, love him!!! He had mentioned your site, then I forgot what he said. So glad you connected!
Love everything you used in these homemade energy bars! They sound perfect for after a workout or when you need a grab and go snack. So much better than anything from the store too! Pinning!
LOVE these, Paula! I made some cashew date snack bars a few weeks ago (still need to post) and they were so good. I’ve found I really love the sweetness dates add to a recipe. Gonna have to try these bars sometime!
I do too. I tried dates for the first time in some balls a couple years ago and I’m totally in love with them. Thanks for stopping by Julie.
These look SO good, Paula! I love to have a bar for healthy on the go snacking, and this homemade version looks way better than store bought stuff! Pinned!
Thanks, Blair. I’m a snacker so I try to keep healthier snacks around. And, they’er so easy to make.