Skip the store bought energy bars and make your own Cherry Energy Bars at home! They are simple, delicious, and good for you!
Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe
These energy bars go back to basics. They are a combination of whole foods that formed into a bar to make them easier to have on-the-go.
Recently, making all your foods from scratch has been trending. This would be a simple and easy recipe to start with! There’s no complicated baking, specific measurements, or prolonged waiting period. If you want, you can get immediate gratification by digging in!
Ingredients to Make Cherry Energy Bars
You may need to make a quick trip to your local grocery for some of these ingredients, if they’re not staples for you but it will definitely be worth it!
You’ll need:
- Dates
- Dried cherries
- Almonds
- Cinnamon
- Salt
You may have some leftover dates, dried cherries, and almonds after this Cherry Energy Bar recipe. Down below, check out two of my stuffed dates recipes. They are delicious ways to use up the rest of your package!
If you enjoy yogurt, top your morning bowl with your remaining dried cherries and almonds! They will give an awesome flavor and crunch without having to use fresh fruit and granola.
Expert Tips and Tricks
This is an energy-dense recipe, which is why the bars are a slim. If you’d like a more substantial bar, try doubling or tripling this recipe!
Meal prep these bars for your future self! You can make a few batches and enjoy them for a week or two! This way, you’ll have a healthy energy bar whenever hunger arises.
Substitutions and Additions
If you aren’t a fan of cherries, fret not! In their place you can use any dried fruit! Unfortunately, you cannot swap out the dates as they are the glue that hold these bars together.
Instead of almonds you can use any chopped nut. Try using cashews, peanuts, macadamia nuts, or pecans!
If you use any other substitutions or additions let me know in the comments down below, I’d love to also give it a try!
A Word From A Registered Dietitian
There is nothing wrong with grabbing a granola bar from the grocery store! Every person has different needs, preferences, and access. For some, making homemade energy bars may be standard but for others it may be a fun once-in-a-while thing! Just because you are opening a package doesn’t mean you’re not getting greta nutrition to keep you fueled!
Craving More?
If you give this Cherry Energy Bars a taste be sure to leave a 5-Star rating and comment down below! This really supports me and entices others to also give the recipe a go!
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You may also want to try my:
- Super Easy 4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Stuffed Dates with Cream Cheese and Pistachios
- Delicious Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Muffins (Kid-Approved!)
- The Ultimate Stuffed Dates
Cherry Energy Bar Recipe
Cherry Energy Bars
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool Dates Pitted
- ½ Cup Dried Cherries
- ½ Cup Almonds Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Line a 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a food processor add the pitted dates, dried cherries, chopped almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until evenly distributed.
- Press the mixture into the baking dish.
- It can be consumed immediately but is more likely to fall apart. Allow to set in the refrigerator for at least two hours for a more durable energy bar. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts are estimates based off of the USDA’s FoodData Central database. Exact nutrition profile may vary.
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