Must-try energy bars to boost your immunity

Energy bars – nutritious snack bars – come in several scrumptious options. And there’s a recipe for every kid – whether they like it sweet or savoury. They provide instant energy and are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. But why opt for shop-bought bars when you can make one at home?

22 Feb 2020

Word of caution: Opt for flavours like chocolate, peanut butter and fruit-based bar with a crunchy texture. Here’s looking at easy-to-prepare bars of goodness at home:

Date brownie energy bars

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

• NO-BAKE DATE ENERGY BARS - another simple recipe to save and make later: dEATS: 1.5 cups of dates (seeds removed), 1 cup of walnuts, 1/2 cup of almonds (I used sliced), 1/2 cup of coconut, 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds, and a dash of cinnamon - In food processor or blender: add walnuts, almonds and coconut - pulse until broken into pieces, add seeds and dates, pulse until dates are crushed, line parchment paper on a pan or plate and set in the refrigerator until firm - then ENJOY! I let these bars sit while I was at work and came home to them ready to enjoy and trust me when I say they are delicious! They are also sugar free, vegan and gluten free ????Quick and easy snack to have and takes no time to make! #healthy #lifestyle #happy #fitness #energy #glutenfree #vegan #sugarfree #energybars #dates #nobake #recipes #snacks #foodisfuel #dateenergybars #motivation

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It’s impossible not to love this nutritious energy bar that scores not just as a healthy dessert but also a meal in itself. A healthy snack for kids and fitness enthusiasts, this one comes packed with protein and Omega 3 to keep you energized. Stash it in your gym bag or the school bag of your children as an in-between snack. Dates are a natural energy source, which is just enough healthy fat to keep you satisfied.

Peanut butter and oatmeal


The protein-rich oatmeal energy bar is an ideal snack option. Eat them pre or post-lunch when you don’t have to digest a full meal. Oats and peanuts are great combos having a good mix of healthy fats, carbs, protein and fibres. All it takes is just these two ingredients and only ten minutes, and you are good to go! 

Dates chocolate and nuts balls

Pop this in your mouth when you get a sugar rush! Soft yet crumbly due to peanuts, these soft round bites are delicious and easy to make. A couple of dates are significantly rich in nutrients like calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc and essential vitamins. 

 

Pumpkin and oatmeal balls

There’s more to the orange vegetable than just pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are teeming with health benefits – rich in fibres and vitamins. Add some oats and spices and you have flavourful and wholesome sweet bomb bursting with nutrition. Put all the ingredients in a food processor, blend it and shape into round balls. 

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