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No-Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars

Delicious No-Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars for Quick Fuel

No-Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars are a healthy snack option packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 10 whole Medjool Dates Pitted
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds Can be replaced with ground flaxseeds
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional, can substitute with nutmeg
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds Can substitute with sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Opt for dairy-free for vegan

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by pitting the Medjool dates and chopping the dried apricots into small pieces.
  2. In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, chopped apricots, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Pulse for 1-2 minutes until sticky.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the raw pumpkin seeds and white chocolate chips.
  4. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture down firmly into an even layer.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Remove from the baking dish, cut into bars, and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

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