These healthy No-Bake Date Energy Bars are perfect as a mid-afternoon snack or you can even carry it on the go. Guilt-free and Vegan – a perfectly healthy treat to satisfy those sweet cravings.
Don’t you all love it when you have all the ingredients for a healthy recipe lying right in your kitchen pantry? Well, I definitely do and when I came across this super easy recipe, I was thrilled!
My sister shared this recipe with me and I immediately fell in love with it so decided to share it here with all of you.
This is just a 6 Ingredient recipe ya’all… no butter, no added sugar, no baking, no-nonsense!! Dates pack a nutritional punch… and these energy bars are perfect as a mid-afternoon snack or you can even carry it on the go.
Just throw them in your bag and you have a snack ready for those sudden hunger cravings.
And for those of you who don’t like eating dates as is, I’m sure you will enjoy them in this form.
Healthy No-Bake Date Energy Bars
Ingredients
- Dates (pitted)- 4 cups
- Almonds - 1/4th cup
- Walnuts - 1/4th cup
- Cashews - 1/4th cup
- Pistachios - 1/4th cup
- Dried cranberries/ cherries & Raisins - 1/3rd cup
- Tip: You can also use trail mix which you may have at your home. Just measure out the ingredients approximately.
Instructions
- Dry roast all the nuts for a few minutes. This will give a nice toasted flavor to the energy bar. This is a completely optional step.
- Put all the nuts in a food processor and grind it until coarse.
- Now add the pitted dates, raisins and dried cranberries in the food processor and pulse it for a couple of minutes. If you don't have a food processor, a powerful mixer works just as well. The consistency should be thick and sticky.
- Line a tray with parchment paper. Put this combined mixture of dates and dry fruits on it and spread it out evenly. Cut it into squares and you are done!
- You can even roll them in shredded coconut.
- For easy storage, wrap the individual pieces in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container.
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A super-easy recipe that is guilt-free as well as vegan. I hope you try out this recipe and enjoy it just the way I did.
If you liked this recipe, please share it so that others can get inspired too!
Sabiscuit
February 2, 2016I think I can manage these. Thanks so much for the recipe. I have these ingredients at home but use them for different things. Should definitely taste great together. xo
Smiling Notes
February 2, 2016Yup it tastes great plus like you said, you don’t have to go hunting for the ingredients ? thank you for checking out my post!
Sabiscuit
February 3, 2016Anytime, my friend. I’ll try a fig version, too. Your recipe is great, as I now make an energy bar sandwich with camembert cheese. xoxo
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Ooh I like the idea of a fig version!! Thanks for the tip ??
Sabiscuit
February 3, 2016I bought a bag of soft sundried ones last evening so I’m rearing to go. xoxoxoxo
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Yum!!
XoXo
A Kinder Way
February 2, 2016Sounds wonderful!
Smiling Notes
February 2, 2016They turned out really great! Thanks for checking out my blog ?
thesunshineisours
February 3, 2016Looks like a tasty on-the-go breakfast/snack. Yum!
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Yes perfect for on-the-go! Thanks for stopping by ?
youthfoodblog
February 3, 2016Mouth-watering!
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Thanks… And healthy too! ?
anroworld
February 3, 2016Looks so beautiful and simple, thank you, Shamira!
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Glad you liked it Ann.. I indeed loved the simplicity of this recipe ?
Lifestylebites3
February 3, 2016Great idea and it looks utterly delicious
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Oh it was really yummy.. Plus no added sugar makes me feel good about it ?
Lifestylebites3
February 3, 2016Yes, that’s the goodness of dates, isn’t?
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016Yup true ?
OldCountryGirl
February 3, 2016Nice idea. What a great snack for in between!
Smiling Notes
February 3, 2016yup.. definitely great for those sudden hunger cravings!
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Jaya Rajesh
February 4, 2016Lovely clicks and really healthy treat. 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 4, 2016Thanks a lot Jaya! Yup heathy indeed ?
lynne hoareau
February 4, 2016Hi Shamira, these look divine and something I would love to snack on all day 🙂 They are just pure health. I definitely will be trying these 🙂
I also wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the three day quote challenge. For more info check out my latest post.
https://lynnesrecipetrails.com/2016/02/03/quote-of-the-day-challenge-day-one/
If you don’t fancy it, it’s no problem, but if you do, feel free to take part, it will be fun. Have a wonderful day. 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 4, 2016Thank you so much Lynne for the sweet words as well as nominating me! I must tell you the ‘quote challenge’ is one of my favorites.. but these days I’m getting a little less time because of which I’m way behind doing the award posts 🙁 But I really appreciate and am thankful for thinking of me 🙂 If I get a chance, I will definitely do the challenge as I really love it 🙂
Thanks a ton once again.. you are really sweet.
lynne hoareau
February 4, 2016Shamira, you are welcome, and I understand. Take care my friend xxx
Smiling Notes
February 4, 2016So glad you understand Lynne! Truly blessed to know you ?
Antonia
February 4, 2016Great snack and I love your mixture of nuts!
Smiling Notes
February 4, 2016Thanks a lot! I really enjoyed making them ?
Antonia
February 4, 2016Nuts and dates are the best. I am going to try this soon.
Smiling Notes
February 4, 2016Give it a try.. I’m sure you will like it ??
laurasmess
February 4, 2016Wow, these look wonderful! I love sweet treats made of fruit and nuts, they’re delicious and much healthier for you (than the typical chocolatey or flour-based cake). I will give your variation a go. Love that you can individually wrap one and bring it in your handbag for a quick pick-me-up! x
Smiling Notes
February 4, 2016Glad you liked it.. Yup it’s definitely healthier than the sugar and flour laden treats that one generally tends to eat! Thanks for stopping by ?
laurasmess
February 5, 2016My pleasure lovely! Keep on making these beautiful things, so fun reading your happy food experiences xx
Linda Fernandes
February 5, 2016Wooooow so nutritious and incredible recipe darling Sis ❤
Smiling Notes
February 5, 2016Yup truly healthy my dear sis! Thank you so much!
Linda Fernandes
February 5, 2016My pleasure gorgeous sis ❤
eatingwellnyc
February 5, 2016So simple, nice. This is something my mom would love.
Smiling Notes
February 5, 2016Thanks a lot.. So glad you liked it ?
Have a wonderful weekend!
throughmyrosetingedglasses
February 5, 2016Looks delicious! 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 5, 2016It indeed was yummy! Thanks a lot!
cookingwithauntjuju.com
February 6, 2016A simple but delicious energy bar I am sure! Roasting the nuts always adds some great flavor to a recipe 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 6, 2016Yes simple yet healthy.. All the more reason to love it ? thanks a lot!
milliethom
February 7, 2016Dates, nuts and cranberries – all tasty and healthy foods – and an easy to make recipe. What’s not to like? Fantastic. 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 7, 2016Very true! Thanks a lot ?
Lynz Real Cooking
February 9, 2016Wonderful and healthy! I am sharing this on facebook and twitter! yumm
Smiling Notes
February 9, 2016Oh thank you so much Lynn for sharing! You are the best! ??
Lynz Real Cooking
February 9, 2016These look amazing Shamira!
Deliberate Mom (@DeliberateMom)
February 9, 2016These look and sound amazing! I have all the ingredients too! Pinning!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Smiling Notes
February 9, 2016Glad you liked it! Thanks for giving the opportunity to share! ?
Opinionated Man
February 9, 2016I could definitely use some energy today!
Smiling Notes
February 9, 2016Sending some energy your way ?⚡️
jsackmom
February 10, 2016Oh I love date bars they’re so yummy! I’m pinning this so I can try out your recipe. ?
Smiling Notes
February 10, 2016Thank you so much for stoping by and pinning!! I’m sure you will love them ?
jsackmom
February 11, 2016Yes I’m going to go buy some dates tomorrow and give this a go. ?
Smiling Notes
February 11, 2016???hope you like it as much as I did! Have fun!
jsackmom
February 11, 2016Thank you I love baking with my kids. ?
Sherry
February 10, 2016These look fantastic! Great ingredients, too. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday.
Smiling Notes
February 10, 2016Thank you for stopping by.. So happy to share on funtastic Friday!
Sandhya
February 10, 2016These look simply divine! I love the combination of dates and nuts. Yum!
Smiling Notes
February 14, 2016Thanks a lot Sandhya! Feel honoured to get a compliment from such a talented person like you 🙂
Debbie Rodrigues
February 12, 2016Lovely recipe. I’ll surely give it a shot.
Thanks a lot for sharing it!
Smiling Notes
February 12, 2016Thanks a lot Debbie for the sweet comment and for stopping by! ?
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bakeforgranted
February 14, 2016Healthy and no-bake – making these ones!!
Smiling Notes
February 14, 2016I’m sure you will like them. Thanks a lot for stopping by! ?
Thrifty Guardian
February 14, 2016My son loves date bars! I’ll definitely have to try this recipe 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 14, 2016I’m sure you will like it.. Thanks a lot! ?
bargainbaglady
February 15, 2016I really need a food processor so I can make all of these awesome energy bites!
Sammy @ http://Www.bargainbaglady.com {xx}
Smiling Notes
February 15, 2016They are really awesome.. thanks a lot for stopping by 🙂
Tanya de Kruijff
February 15, 2016I’m afraid my blender will not be strong enough to take this… It looks very yummie, though!
Smiling Notes
February 15, 2016Aww that’s a bummer.. You can use a food processor if you have ? thanks a lot for stopping by Tanya.
Tanya de Kruijff
February 15, 2016That’s the thing… I don’t have it… But I hope to have one in the future. Then I would definitely want to try out your recipe. 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 15, 2016Oh ok.. Even I don’t have a food processor so used my blender (which thankfully took that much of pressure)
Tanya de Kruijff
February 15, 2016Thanks for the tips. Btw, I noticed you started following my blog Tanya’s Tales. It’s very nice, but that blog is entirely in Dutch up until now. If you’d like to follow my English blog (on which I am way more active anyway), please visit http://www.twinklytanya.com. For some reason, gravatar doesn’t let me pick this as my main blog when reacting… Thank you! ?
Smiling Notes
February 15, 2016Yes I noticed that it is in Dutch but I translated it to English from the Google chrome settings ? Now that you told me about your other blog, I will follow that. Thanks for letting me know.
Tanya de Kruijff
February 15, 2016The Dutch blog is a story blog. I think Google translate won’t do it justice. ? Thanks for following me! ?
Smiling Notes
February 15, 2016Hehee thanks for letting me know about it.. Following your other blog now ?
Tanya de Kruijff
February 15, 2016I’m following you too. I love your recipes!
Smiling Notes
February 15, 2016Thanks a lot Tanya! So glad to meet you ?
Ellen Folkman
February 15, 2016No bake and only 6 ingredients?! Winner!
Smiling Notes
February 15, 2016Hehee yes a true winner! ? thanks a lot for stopping by Ellen.
mounika
February 21, 2016yummy and tasty!
Smiling Notes
February 21, 2016Thanks a lot Mounika!! ?
Natalie - Tea, Cake & Make
February 21, 2016These sound so delicious and may have to try them to pop into my snack drawer at work!!
Smiling Notes
February 21, 2016They are indeed yummy and great to snack on ?thanks a lot for stopping by Natalie!
Charlotte Poitras
February 21, 2016I was wondering if you had any ideas of other fruits I could make the recipe with? Thanks.
Smiling Notes
February 21, 2016Hii I had seen a similar recipe which had dried figs instead of dates. You can even use a combo of dried figs and dried cranberries if you wish. I haven’t tried it out yet but the recipe was almost the same. I hope this helped.
Kate
February 22, 2016These look great! My gluten free husband will love them, and so will I. Thanks!
Smiling Notes
February 22, 2016Oh that’s awesome Kate!! Thanks a lot for appreciating my post.
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CJ Huang
February 29, 2016Loving these no bake date energy bars! Just wanted to stop by and congratulate you again for being featured on Inspire Me Monday today! 🙂
Smiling Notes
February 29, 2016Thanks a lot CJ for the feature once again!! Made me sooo happy that I sent a link of your post to my hubby and told him to check it out ??
bloggerlovestheking
March 2, 2016These look really good.
Smiling Notes
March 2, 2016Thanks a lot.. they are really easy and fun to make 🙂
Bradleigh@WideMeadow
March 2, 2016This is great! I love energy bars with dates. Have you ever thought about soaking your nuts and seeds before using them? It makes them a lot easier to digest and makes the nutrients in them more available for the body to absorb. I wrote last week about why and how to do it, if you’re interested! Check it out here: http://www.widemeadow.com/beginners-guide-to-soaked-grains-part-2-soaking-methods/
Smiling Notes
March 2, 2016Ooh that is very interesting! I wasn’t aware that soaking them helps the body so much.. heading over to your blog now 🙂
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joylovefood
March 6, 2016Ooooh, I think I have all of the ingredients for these in my pantry, I will have to give it a try, they sound wonderful and I love dates! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
Smiling Notes
March 6, 2016I’m sure you will love them!! Thanks a lot for checking out my post and for hosting ?
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Jhuls
March 7, 2016I love these no-bake bars. I have to give them a try very soon. 🙂
Smiling Notes
March 7, 2016They are so easy and fun to make! I’m sure you will love them 🙂 xoxo
Laurie
March 8, 2016I love this and am looking forward to trying it. Perfect timing too, as this will be wonderful to take on our hike next weekend! Thanks so much for linking up with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned and tweeted to share.
~Laurie
Smiling Notes
March 8, 2016Thanks a lot for your sweet words Laurie.. I’m sure you will love them! Thanks for hosting snickerdoodle Sunday!! XoXo
Helen Fern
March 8, 2016I love dates! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” linky party!
Smiling Notes
March 8, 2016Thanks a lot for hosting Helen 🙂 Have a wonderful week ahead!
Charlene Asay
March 8, 2016I have never eaten dates, but these look super healthy and good for you. Love it. Thanks for linking up at Family Joy Blog Link up Party this week. Have a wonderful week.
Smiling Notes
March 9, 2016Thanks a lot for hosting and for your sweet comment Charlene ?
Grace
March 9, 2016Yum, those look fantastic! I love making granola bars, but I often have a hard time using dates. I have a Ninja food processor and blender, but I still struggle with it. I buy my dates in bulk so maybe they’re too dried out. Any tips?
Smiling Notes
March 9, 2016I think they may be too dry if they are getting difficult to process in the Ninja. One tip I had read was to soak the dates in water for about an hour or so which makes blending much easier. Maybe that will help. Thanks a lot for your sweet comment Grace ?
Jenn Peters
March 13, 2016These would be a great snack to pack for a road trip! Or for a day at a park 🙂
Smiling Notes
March 13, 2016Yup definitely ? thanks a lot!
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