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No-Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars

No-Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars You'll Love for Snacking

Delicious No-Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars that are gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Soak in warm water if too firm
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots Substitute with any favorite dried fruit
Nutritional Boost
  • 1 4 Chia Seeds Can be replaced with flax seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional; can substitute with vanilla extract
Crunch Ingredients
  • 1 2 Raw Pumpkin Seeds Sunflower seeds work as a nut-free alternative
Sweetness
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Opt for vegan chocolate chips for dairy-free variant

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with wax or parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a food processor, combine Medjool dates, dried apricots, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Pulse until a cohesive mass forms (about 30 seconds).
  3. Add raw pumpkin seeds and pulse for an additional 15-20 seconds, keeping some chunks intact.
  4. Blend in the white chocolate chips by pulsing for 5-10 seconds without over-processing.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down firmly using a spatula.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until firm.
  7. Once firm, lift the bars from the pan using the overhang and cut into desired shapes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These bars can be frozen for longer storage and made ahead by pressing and chilling without slicing.

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