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Homemade Energy Bars

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan

This recipe for natural, protein-rich energy bars are a perfect for fall training. They're easy to make and versatile too, just substitute any dried fruit of your choice.

Serves 16

• 1 1/2 cups ground almonds
• 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried blueberries
• 3/4 cup agave nectar, maple syrup or molasses
• cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg (optional)

Preheat oven to 275°F.

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. The mixture will be somewhat sticky. Using wet fingers press it down into a 7x11-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with canola oil spray. Bake for 30 minutes to one hour depending on how toasty you prefer it. Cool and then cut into 16 pieces. Store in your refrigerator.

Nutrition Info

Per serving (1 piece/53g-wt.): 220 calories (140 from fat), 15g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 5g protein, 18g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium

 

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