DIY Raw Food Snack Bars

No matter what diet you’re on, sometimes you need something that is ready to grab and go, which is why having some DIY raw food bars on-hand is always a good idea. The raw food diet is a wonderful option to bring balance and health back into your life and your body, but it also means that finding snacks at the store is a little more difficult. This diet requires much more preparation than the SAD (Standard American Diet), but it is so worth it. Our DIY raw food bars recipes make it easy to have options ready to go for a quick snack or meal replacement.

Raw Food Energy Bars

You’ll Need:

• 5 dried dates
• 4 figs
• 3 tablespoons almonds
• 3 tablespoons hazelnuts
• 3 tablespoons oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons agave syrup

Preparation:

1. Remove the stones out of the dates and put them, the figs, and half of the almonds and hazelnuts into your food processor and blend until the mixture is uniform in texture.
2. Chop the rest of the almonds and hazelnuts.
3. In a mixing bowl, pour the fig, dates, and nut mixture, then add in the almonds and hazelnuts, the oatmeal, sesame seeds, and the agave.
4. Mix well with a spoon.
5. Lay the mixture between two wax paper sheets and flatten the dough using a roller.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
7. Cut into bars, and store wrapped in wax paper in a sealed container.

Raw Banana Brownie Bars

You’ll Need:

• 40 dates
• 2 cups banana
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 cups raw almonds

Preparation:

1. Soak the dates in hot water for one minute. Drain and cool.
2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until it forms a ball.
3. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the mixture into the pan.
4. Press down until smooth.
5. Allow to set for an hour in the fridge.
6. Store in an airtight container and wrapped in wax paper to keep them from sticking.

Raw Walnut Chia Cherry Bars

You’ll Need:

• 1 cup walnuts
• ½ cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup nut butter
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon agave
• ¼ cup pepitas
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut

Preparation:

1. Put walnuts in a food processor and blend until nuts are well ground. Add cherries, nut butter, chia seeds, and agave and blend until mixture is well combined.
2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and press the mixture into the pan using the back of a spoon to flatten.
3. Sprinkle the surface with pepitas and coconut, pressing down gently to ensure they stick.
4. Refrigerate for at least one hour.