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Apricot Cashew Energy Bars

Nutritious and delicious energy bars made with apricots and cashews, perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go fuel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried apricots chopped
  • 1 cup raw cashews unsalted
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds for added fiber
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips for sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a food processor, combine the dried apricots, cashews, rolled oats, honey, coconut flakes, and salt.
  3. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and sticky, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. If using, add chia seeds and dark chocolate chips, and pulse a few more times to incorporate.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly into an even layer.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  7. Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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