Energy bars are little bite-sized pockets of essential nutrients, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. They come in various options – sweet, savoury, crunchy with chunks of almonds, peanut butter and dry fruits, and smooth with chocolate and dates! Here is a guide to making the quintessential energy bars the next time you want to opt for a healthy snack!

Raise the bar of energy with these power-packed ingredients in your snacks

Dates - Are natural sweeteners rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc and essential vitamins

Peanut butter - Rich in protein and healthy fats, and holds your ingredients together

Dried cranberries – rich in vitamin C

Oats - Have a good mix of healthy carbs, protein and fibres

Dried apricots –A rich source of Vitamin A, iron and potassium

Walnuts –A great source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6 and vitamin E

Almonds – Rich in protein, calcium, vitamin E and vitamin B2

Pumpkin seeds – Contain fibres and vitamins

What are some of the other ingredients you use in your energy bars? Let us know in the comments section below.