Must-try energy bars you can munch on!
Healthy ingredients to use in energy bars to bunk the junk
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
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Peanut butter - Rich in protein and healthy fats, and holds your ingredients together
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Dried cranberries – rich in vitamin C
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Oats - Have a good mix of healthy carbs, protein and fibres
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Dried apricots –A rich source of Vitamin A, iron and potassium
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Walnuts –A great source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6 and vitamin E
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Almonds – Rich in protein, calcium, vitamin E and vitamin B2
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Pumpkin seeds – Contain fibres and vitamins
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What are some of the other ingredients you use in your energy bars? Let us know in the comments section below.