If you're a fan of Bob's Red Mill, then you understand how much we love whole grains. One of the most nutritious foods you can eat, whole grains make for a wonderful granola bar base. Whole grains are loaded with fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. All of which are crucial to a healthy diet. They also taste delicious, allowing you to create healthy and enjoyable energy bars with ease. Though we adore many whole grains, we've found it takes a special kind of grain to create the perfect energy bar. For maximum nutrition and flavor, and an ideal texture, use grains like oats, quinoa and amaranth to make your next energy bar.
There are many ways to add a bit of crunch to your favorite granola bar recipe. One of our favorites is by using delicious nuts and seeds. The variety of nuts and seeds available makes them a nutritious ingredient that can appeal to nearly everyone's palate. Choose from almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, flaxseeds and sunflower seedsthe list is endless. Mixing one or more of these crunchy add-ins to your recipe will surely leave you wanting more. Excellent as a pre-workout snack and hiking and camping trips, using nuts to make a bar like these Fruit and Nut Energy Bars is ideal when you need a quick boost of energy. Keep scrolling to learn more about the many seeds you can work into your next bar recipe.
The problem with many energy bars found on store shelves is that they're loaded with sugar. Low-sugar bars commonly use natural sugars derived from whole food ingredients like fruits, dates and honey. If you're aiming to make a batch of healthy energy bars, skip the processed sugar and use dried fruit instead. It's an excellent way to sweeten up your treat without risking its nutritional value, plus you'll add flavor along the way. Sweet, tropical and tangy energy bars can be created with just a small addition to your favorite fruit. Not sure where to get started? We've listed a few naturally sweet dried fruit ingredients below.
