Dried Fruit Energy Bars

Name: Dried Fruit Energy Bars
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed; 10 Medjool dates, pitted; 3 tablespoons coconut oil; 2/3 cup almond butter; 3 tablespoons whey protein powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 2 cups old-fashioned oats

Add a Review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

9 servings

These dried fruit energy bars are the perfect breakfast option for busy people. They're easy to make ahead and jam-packed with ingredients such as chia seeds, quinoa and oats, which will keep you fueled throughout the day. — Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California

Dried Fruit Energy Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
10 Medjool dates, pitted
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2/3 cup almond butter
3 tablespoons whey protein powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 cups old-fashioned oats

Directions

Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
In a food processor, combine dates, coconut oil, almond butter, protein powder and vanilla. Cover and pulse until blended. Add coconut and chia seeds. Pulse until combined. Add oats and cooked quinoa. Pulse until combined.
Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 239 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.

Dried Fruit Energy Bars

Total Time

Makes

Read Next

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home