7:10 AM
Sensible Vegetarian
Know what you Eat - Are you the kind of person who loves to snack on Energy, Granola or Cereal bar. Then try this easy to make energy bar and i doubt if you will go for the pricey bars at the store anymore. Filled with the goodness of Almonds, Dates, Coconut and Omega-3 rich Chia seeds and calcium rich Sesame seeds they are very easy to make, super nutritions and taste awesome without any additives.
Almonds are low in saturated fat and contain many other protective nutrients - protein, calcium and magnesium - for strong bones, vitamin E and compounds called phytochemicals, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and even cancer. Dates are very good source of iron and one of the best natural sugar substitute anyone with a sweet tooth can go for. Chia seeds are very good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and sesame seeds are good source of calcium. The darker the seeds higher their nutrition profile is. Coconut is a good source of Iron, Vitamic C, Protein and Calcium.
Who Should avoid Dates - Even though dates are very nutritious, large portion of its calories come from sugar. One pitted date contains 16gms of sugar, so if you are on a weight loss goal, portion this energy bar accordingly.
Cooking Time - 5 Mins
Preparation Time - 10 mins
Makes - 12-15 bars(depending on the thickness of the bar)
Ingredients
Toasted Almonds - 1 Cup
Dates - 3/4 cup Chopped and Packed
Grated and toasted Coconut - 1/4 cup
Chia Seeds - 3 Tbsp
Toasted Sesame Seeds - 2 Tbsp
Honey - 2 Tbsp
Method
1) Grind Chia Seeds into a fine powder.
2) Toast the Almonds for 5 mins in a toaster.
3) Now add Almonds, Coconut, Sesame seeds, dates (except for the honey) to the powdered chia.
4) In a food processor blend all the ingredients into fairly fine but still having some texture.
5) Add honey and process just long enough for it to blend in.
6) Press into a square about 3/4-inch thick on a plate or square pan and refrigerate for about an hour or more.
7) Cut into 2-inch squares and enjoy this guilt free snack.
Variations - You can use any combination of nuts also check out 10 Minute Peanut Raisin bars and No Bake Healthy Granola bars for other ideas.
Note - Since there is no baking involved, these bars will lose their shape when kept outside in very hot weather for a long time. When refrigerated they are good for atleast 2 weeks, they might be good even after that but it never lasts, no matter how much i make.
Event Participation
This goes straight to EC's WYF Time Snack.
Sending this to Food for 7 Stages of Life - Healthy Fast Food hosted by Radhika and Sudeshna.
