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Making your own vegan energy bars is easy, and it’s a great way to create a healthy, plant-based snack tailored to your preferences. You can load them up with nutrient-dense ingredients like seeds, nuts, and dried fruit, which provide a steady source of energy throughout the day. Seeds like chia, flax, or pumpkin are full of fiber and healthy fats, while nuts give you a boost of protein and crunch. Dried fruits like dates, apricots, or raisins add natural sweetness and essential vitamins, and dark chocolate chips can bring a bit of indulgence without all the sugar.
The best part? You control exactly what goes into your bars, so you can keep them as simple or as fancy as you like. Mix everything together, press the mixture into a pan, and chill it — done. These homemade bars are perfect for quick breakfasts, pre-workout snacks, or anytime you need an energy boost. Plus, they’re free from all the added sugars and preservatives found in store-bought options, making them a healthier, plant-based choice.
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Raw vegan apricot and ginger energy bars
So Vegan’s raw vegan apricot and ginger energy bars are excellent lunchbox treats and snacks. Since they are raw vegan bars, little prep is needed; refrigerating is the best way to keep the ingredients solid. The bars have apricots, oats, hazelnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate.
Find the recipe here.
Vegan energy bars
This Happy Skin Kitchen recipe contains a variety of nuts and seeds. Dates, apples, and maple syrup add some extra sweetness, while the bar is made with nut butter and vegan chocolate. With fiber and nutrient-dense ingredients, these vegan bars are an excellent snack for long days as part of a packed lunch or a snack before the gym.
Find the recipe here.
Cranberry breakfast bars
These cranberry breakfast bars by Natlicious Food are a great post-workout snack and full of plant protein. Using nutrient-dense almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds in these vegan bars assists with post-workout recovery. Dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, dark chocolate, and cranberries add the sweet, deep, and tangy flavors that make these bars extra tasty.
Find the recipe here.
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