Energy Bar [Homemade]

Energy bar, originally made for astronauts & called space food sticks, are used as a fuel for athletes, to help them have better energy levels. They come in different flavours and are very versatile in terms of their composition. Also called protein bars, health bars, granola bars, etc. they all fulfil the same purpose. However, very high amounts of fat, sugar and chocolate make them undesirable. This version is a simple homemade recipe which is healthy and free of any kind of preservatives.

Ingredients:

Ghee – 1 heaped tsp

Jaggery –  20 gm / 4 tsp

Oats – 1 cup

Almonds – ½ cup, chopped / coarsely ground

Blackcurrant or Raisins – ¼ cup

Walnuts – ¼ cup, chopped / coarsely ground

Dates (deseeded) – ¼ cup, chopped

Chia Seeds – ¼ cup

Melon / Pumpkin Seeds – ¼ cup

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a thick bottomed pan or kadai.

2. Add jaggery, let it melt.

3. Add all the other ingredients and let them blend together. You can also add chocolate (1 tsp) for flavour.

4. Apply ghee on a plate, spread the above mixture and let it cool.

5. Cut it into vertical bars.

6. Pack these in a Ziploc bag for a portable post-workout snack.

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