No-Bake Lemon Energy Bars
Simple, whole food, nutritious ingredients make up these fresh and flavourful lemon pie energy bars. Grab one anytime you need a boost in natural energy!
Servings: 16 squares
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds 140 g
- 1 cup raw cashews 140 g
- 2 cups packed pitted soft dates 400 g
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt optional
Instructions
- Place the nuts in a food processor process until broken down. They should resembled a coarse, grainy flour but a few larger chunks left behind are ok.
- Add dates, lemon and sea salt and blend into a thick, sticky dough you can press between your fingers. If it's not sticking together, add 1 tbsp of warm water and blend again.
- Line a 7-8 inch square baking dish or pan with two strips of parchment paper so they hang out the sides of the pan. This will help you easily lift the bars out once they're done.
- Firmly press the dough into the pan, taking time to really work it in and flatten it into all the corners. Alternatively, roll the dough into balls.
- Optional to place the bars or balls into the freezer for 30 minutes so they're firmer and easier to slice. Lift out of the pan and slice into 8 large bars or 16 squares.
Notes
The almonds can be replaced with an additional cup of cashews or shredded coconut.
Nutrition facts are for making 16 squares, double it for 8 large bars.
It's important to use soft, moist dates in this recipe. If your dates are on the dry side, soak them in a bowl of hot water for 15 minutes then drain well before using in the recipe.
Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend storing them in the freezer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g