These homemade pistachio date energy bars help keep you going all day, whether you need a breakfast to go, or an afternoon snack.
Whether you’re running around on the go all day or just need a pick me up in the afternoon, having an energy bar on hand can be a real sanity saver. Compact and portable, they’re perfect for refueling when life gets hectic and overfull (which it always does), and keep me going til the next meal.
While store-bought bars are great in a pinch, it’s really quite easy to make your own, and you can create fun flavors you’re not likely to see in the store.
Why you'll love these:
These pistachio date energy bars are the soft and chewy kind and are incredibly simple to make. You can throw them together in just a few minutes and keep a batch in the fridge or freezer for when you need them since they’ll stay fresh for several weeks.
What's in the bars?
I’ve used pistachios and pumpkin seeds for the base and Medjool dates as the binder. There’s also a hint of vanilla and cardamom for a distinct and exotic flavor that takes these beyond your typical store bought varieties.
They’re not too sweet, with the spiciness of the cardamom and the subtle caramel-like sweetness of the dates. The pistachios give the bars a nice green hue and rich flavor, while the pumpkin seeds add protein and fiber.
How to make them:
All it takes to make them is a quick spin in the food processor and chill in the fridge.
- First you pulse the pistachios, pumpkin seeds, salt and cardamom in bowl of food processor, add the dates, vanilla and coconut oil and pulse again until combined.
- Next you press the mixture into a lined pan and cover and chill in the fridge until firm.
- When everything is nice and firm, you simply lift, slice and wrap and you’re all set.
Here’s to happy snacking!
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Pistachio Date Energy Bars
A homemade pistachio date energy bar to keep you going all day, whether you need a breakfast to go, or an afternoon snack to tide you over 'til dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup/112g raw shelled pistachios
- 1 cup/112g raw or sprouted pumpkin seeds
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 8 large pitted Medjool dates, (very soft)
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract, (or vanilla paste)
- 4 teaspoons/20ml coconut oil, in liquid state
Instructions
- Place pistachios, pumpkin seeds, salt and cardamom in bowl of food processor; pulse briefly until powdery (do not over mix or mixture will be greasy). Add dates, vanilla and coconut oil. Pulse until all ingredients are just combined and mixture starts to clump.
- Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer mixture to pan, and use the back of a spoon to press mixture into a rectangle. Cover and chill in the fridge or freezer until firm.
- Unwrap block, lift out paper and cut into 7 bars. Rewrap each bar in paper and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Dietary Info:
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
7Serving Size:
7Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 5gSugar: 18gProtein: 4g
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Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
Joanne says
These bars are delicious, the perfect combination of ingredients. Quick and easy too, thank you!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
I love making homemade energy bars! These look really good. Love the pistachios in them.
Megan says
BEAUTIFUL lighting in your photos. I bet these are so good. I miss pistachios since my sons' nut allergies.
Sylvie says
Thank you, you could swap the pistachios out for more pumpkin seeds and these would be nut-free for you and your son!
Sunny says
The flavors here look fantastic! I cannot wait to give these a try!
Raia says
Mmm - I love cardamom in anything! These sound like the perfect midday pick-me-up. 🙂
cynthia/What A Girl Eats says
Love the cardamon and pistachio flavors together!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These energy bars sound amazing! Love the addition of pistachio and cardamom!
Em says
I love pistachios, so I can only imagine how satisfying these would be. And dates! Always a fan. Simple and perfect, Sylvie. 🙂
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
I adore pistachios combined with cardamom - delightful! These sound amazing - love the dates in them - these sound so satisfying! Thanks so much for sharing!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
These look so much better than any store bought energy bar!