Homemade dried fruit bars

Healthy candies/energy bars

Hi all. Today I will share with you a recipe for healthy sweets made from dried fruits and nuts; they are very easy to make yourself. And, most importantly, you will also feel easy after using them.

It's summer now and you don't always want to pamper yourself with cakes and cookies. Still, subconsciously at this time of year you try to choose lighter and healthier food. This recipe is ideal for those who care about their figure (it is completely free of refined sugar) and their health (it is simply a storehouse of healthy vitamins and minerals). I make these sweets very often, which I recommend to you too.

How to make healthy candies/energy bars with your own hands at home, recipe with photos step by step.

1. 150 grams of nuts (in my case walnuts)
2. 100 grams of prunes
3. 100 grams of dried apricots
4. 100 grams of raisins (I use the jumbo variety)
5. 70 grams of dried cherries or dates

You can change the ingredients to your taste. It's just best to add sweet dried fruits, such as dried cherries or dates, in small quantities. Otherwise, the candies turn out cloying.

All dried fruits must be pre-rinsed and dried with paper towels.

The nuts must be calcined in a dry frying pan, or dried in the oven at 100º for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This way, the nuts will become more flavorful. If you use peanuts, then, of course, you need to peel them.

Well, the preparation itself is extremely simple. All dried fruits and nuts must be crushed in a blender or food processor. This should be done in small portions so as not to harm the equipment.

Next, just mix the whole mass thoroughly.

And we roll out candies the size of a walnut.

Additionally, you can sprinkle our sweets in crushed nuts, poppy seeds, coconut flakes, and sesame seeds.

Or, instead of candy, you can make these bars, wrapping them in baking paper, you will get a super healthy snack that is convenient to take with you to work or for a walk.

Such sweets are an excellent alternative to “harmful” sweets for small children; in addition to being sugar-free, this dessert will boost the child’s immunity. If the kids are not allergic to honey, then you can safely add a couple of spoons of this healthy product.

Are you on a diet, but have a craving for sweets? Prepare these sweets, it will help you stay on track!

This is quite a recipe that you can safely afford to eat at night without a twinge of conscience. And soon I will add another recipe from proper nutrition - pp truffles. Do not miss.

Making a bar of dried fruits and nuts - sweet and healthy

Healthy lifestyle

A dried fruit bar is a very tasty and healthy treat that is liked by both adults and children. It’s easy to prepare and convenient to take with you to have a snack and recharge your energy for the whole day.

This treat can often be found under the name "granola", "energy bar" or "muesli bar". Its main ingredients are dried fruits, honey and oatmeal. Additional components can be nuts, seeds, fruit puree (banana, apple), dried berries and other ingredients - all this makes the bar even more tasty and healthy.

Recipe: Dried fruit bars. Calorie, chemical composition and nutritional value.

Nutritional value and chemical composition of “Dried fruit bars”.

The table shows the nutritional content (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams of edible portion.

The energy value of dried fruit bars is 215.5 kcal.

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** This table shows the average levels of vitamins and minerals for an adult. If you want to know the norms taking into account your gender, age and other factors, then use the “My Healthy Diet” application.

What are the benefits of a natural energy bar?

• Dried fruits contain vitamins (A, groups B, C, P, E, K), minerals (iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, etc.), fiber.
• Oatmeal is rich in fiber, as well as vitamins (groups B, E) and minerals such as (copper, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, manganese, iodine, zinc, etc.)
• Honey contains a large amount of mineral salts and trace elements (calcium, phosphorus, cobalt, bismuth and lithium salts, sulfur, zinc, nickel, gold, etc.), vitamins (A, groups B, C, D, E), which are stored for a long time in honey and do not disappear. Honey is a natural antibiotic.
• Nuts contain vitamins (A, groups B, E, K), minerals and trace elements (potassium, iodine, iron, magnesium, zinc, etc.).
• The seeds are also rich in vitamins (A, group B, C, D, K, E), minerals (calcium, zinc, magnesium, copper, selenium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, etc.).

As you can see, this bar is very nutritious and, most importantly, healthy.
It contains only vitamins and microelements and does not contain any preservatives or other additives that are found in store-bought sweets. You can snack on a muesli bar during breakfast or lunch, or take it with you on the road. It is moderately sweet, tasty and very nutritious: just one is enough to satisfy your hunger, recharge your batteries and feel invigorated.

Energy Bar Recipes

Recipe No. 1

• dried fruits: dried apricots, raisins, prunes, dates, figs - total weight - 150 g;
• walnuts - ½ cup;
• oatmeal - 1 cup;
• 1 ripe banana;
• honey - 1-2 tsp.

Preparation:

1. Prepare dried fruits: rinse in cold water, then in hot water.

2. Chop dried fruits and chop nuts.

3. Peel the banana and prepare the puree (mash with a fork).

4. Mix puree, dried fruits, nuts, honey.

5. Add oatmeal one spoon at a time and knead the mixture.

6.Pour the mixture onto parchment paper and spread it onto the sheet in a layer of 1-1.5 cm.

7. Place in the oven on the lowest heat.

8. After 30-40 minutes, when excess moisture has evaporated from the mass, remove the sheet from the oven. Once cooled, cut into bars.

Recipe No. 2

• dried fruits: dried apricots, raisins, prunes - total weight 100 g;
• dried berries: strawberries, cranberries - total weight 100 g;
• nuts: almonds, pine - total weight 100 g;
• oat flakes - 200 g;
• honey - 60 g.

Recipe No. 3

• dried fruits: prunes, dried apricots, figs - total weight 400 g;
• dried cranberries - 100 g;
• nuts: walnuts, peanuts (roasted) - total weight 200 g;
• seeds: sesame, flax - total weight 100 g;
• oatmeal - 1 cup;
• honey - 2-3 tbsp.

It is best to store granola in the refrigerator. It can be stored for a very long time.

There are a lot of recipes for making muesli bars, and everyone can create their own - the simplest and most delicious: for example, take a little more flakes or seeds, fry the flakes and nuts, or add a little of your favorite spices. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment!

A dried fruit bar is a sweet treat that is good for your health!

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Fitness bars recipes

Want to make this energy product yourself? Then start with the fitness bar recipes that we offer you. Once you gain valuable experience, you can come up with your own original recipe.

Recipe 1

• 3 tbsp. oatmeal;
• 1 tbsp. nuts;
• 0.5 tbsp. dried fruits;
• 2 tbsp. sesame;
• 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds;
• 50 g vegetable oil;
• 4 tbsp. honey

1. Pour oatmeal into a deep bowl. Grind in a blender or in a wooden mortar (using a pestle).
2. Wash, peel and chop dried fruits.
3. Sesame seeds can be toasted (but it is better to use them raw) and then added to other ingredients.
4. Mix ingredients, add seeds. Pour in oil, honey.
5. Stir for several minutes until smooth.
6. Place the bars in molds (any) or use parchment (cling film). Place in the refrigerator to set (can be placed in the freezer).

Recipe 2

• 2 tbsp. oatmeal;
• 1 apple;
• 1 banana;
• 1 pear;
• 2 tbsp. nuts;
• 2 tbsp. dried fruits (raisins, dates, dried apricots).

1. Grind the banana into puree.
2. Grind the pear and apple on a grater.
3. Finely chop the dried fruits. Chop the nuts.
4. Mix all components so that they can be evenly distributed.
5. Turn on the oven. Heat to 180 degrees.
6. Place parchment on a baking sheet, grease it with oil, lay out the bars 0.5-1 cm thick.
7. Cook until the crust appears golden brown.

Recipe 3

• 3 tbsp. protein powder;
• 3 tbsp. raisins;
• 1 banana;
• 5 tbsp. oatmeal flakes;
• 1 tbsp. nuts;
• 2 tsp vegetable oil.

1. Mix all products (except butter, nuts and raisins) in a blender.
2. Add nuts, dried fruits. Mix with a spoon.
3. Pour in the oil. Combine all products until smooth.
4. Place in molds. Leave in the cold for a couple of hours.

Recipe 4

• 200 g. cottage cheese;
• 5 tbsp. oatmeal;
• 1 tsp bran;
• 1 tsp honey

1. Mix all products with a blender.
2. Heat the oven to 150 degrees.
3. Lay out the bars (thickness 0.5-1 cm). Cook for 20 minutes.
4. Place on a plate. When cool, brush with liquid honey (a few drops for each product).

Recipe 5

• 5 tbsp. milk powder;
• 1 tbsp. orange juice;
• 5 tbsp. oatmeal;
• 2 tbsp. nuts;
• 1 egg.

1. Chop the nuts with a rolling pin.
2. Mix all products with a spoon.
3. When you get a homogeneous mass, form the products.
4. Heat the oven to 180 degrees. Cook for half an hour.

Recipe 6

• 1 tsp ginger (you can use dry powder);
• 50 g sour cream (15%);
• 3 tbsp. oatmeal;
• 2 tbsp. almond flour;
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil;
• 2 medium apples;
• 2 tbsp. raisins;
• 5-7 medium sized dates;
• 2 tbsp. dried apricots.

1. Grind dates and dried apricots.
2. Chop the apples. Grate the ginger finely. Add sour cream. Mix everything into puree.
3. Place dried fruits and other ingredients in a bowl. Add flour and cereal. Mix. Pour in the oil.
4. Grease the parchment with oil. Add the mixture, giving the bars the shape you want.
5. Heat the oven to 120 degrees.
6. Dry the products for 1.5 hours. When the product is dry and firm, remove from the oven.
7. Cool. Lubricate with honey.

Recipe 7

• 2 tbsp. bread;
• 2 tbsp. nuts;
• 3 tsp rice flour (flakes);
• 1 tbsp. flax seeds;
• 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds;
• 1 tsp lemon juice;
• 2 tbsp. honey

1. Chop the nuts. Add seeds, rice.
2. Pour in lemon juice and honey. Stir until smooth.
3. Place on the bread in a layer of 0.5-0.8 cm.
4. Let it thicken (for this you can put it in the refrigerator for 1 hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes).

All Fitness bars have different reviews. Consumer opinions mainly depend on the goals that a person pursues. If the bars are eaten to gain energy and recharge at times when there is no time to have a normal meal, then the reviews about the bars are only positive. But in cases where the delicacy is used for the purpose of losing weight, the reviews are mixed.

People who eat them once a day (as a snack) note positive changes in their figure. Those who eat fitness food in any quantity complain that the diet is ineffective. Therefore, everything depends on you. Moderation and common sense are the key to success.