Healthy No-Bake Energy Bars
Ingredients:
– 100g dates
– 150g oatmeal
– 50g peanuts
– 40g raisins
– 30g sunflower seeds
– 30g pumpkin seeds
– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 100g dark chocolate
Instructions:
1. Start by pitting and roughly chopping the dates.
2. In a food processor, combine the chopped dates, oatmeal, peanuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and honey.
3. Process the mixture until everything is finely chopped and well combined. It should stick together when you pinch it.
4. Line a rectangular dish or baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
5. Transfer the mixture into the lined dish and press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or your hands.
6. Melt the dark chocolate using your preferred method (microwave or double boiler).
7. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the mixture in the dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
8. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1-2 hours, or until it firms up.
9. Once set, remove the energy bar slab from the dish using the parchment paper overhang.
10. Place it on a cutting board and cut it into bars or squares of your desired size.
These healthy no-bake energy bars make for a quick and nutritious dessert that you can enjoy guilt-free! Store them in the refrigerator for freshness.