Looking for a quick, healthy snack that boosts your energy without refined sugar or flour? These no-bake vegan energy bars are the perfect choice! Made with peanuts, dates, and almonds, they’re rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats—ideal for a pre-workout snack or an afternoon energy boost.
🌿 1. Why You’ll Love These Bars
- ✅ 100% plant-based
- ✅ Naturally sweetened with dates – no added sugar
- ✅ No flour, no baking, no fuss
- ✅ Ready in just 10 minutes
- ✅ Packed with protein, iron, magnesium, and energy
These bars taste like a treat but fuel your body like a power meal!
🍯 2. Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates (Medjool work best)
- ½ cup roasted peanuts (unsalted)
- ½ cup raw almonds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional, for binding and creaminess)
- A pinch of sea salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon or vanilla extract for flavor
🌀 3. How to Make Them
- Soften the dates (if they’re dry) by soaking them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add dates, peanuts, and almonds to a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Add peanut butter, salt, and spices if desired, and blend again until smooth and thick.
- Press the mixture firmly into a small tray or parchment-lined dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Cut into bars or squares and store in an airtight container.
⚡ 4. Storage
- Keep in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Perfect to grab on the go for work, hiking, gym, or travel.
🌸 5. Nutritional Benefits
- Peanuts – provide plant-based protein and healthy fats for sustained energy.
- Almonds – support heart health and add crunch and vitamin E.
- Dates – give natural sweetness plus fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
✨ The Bottom Line
These plant-based high-energy bars are pure, simple, and delicious. With no sugar, no flour, and no baking, they’re proof that healthy snacks can be quick, satisfying, and packed with nutrients. Try making a batch—you’ll never go back to store-bought bars again!
