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July 30, 2012 By Janice Pattie 8 Comments

California Prune Energy Bars

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Delicious and nutritious California Prune Energy Bars, easy to make and a treat to eat #oats #energybars #recipe #healthy #prunes
These California Prune Energy Bars are perfect for picnics, lunch boxes, sports and just for general snacking, they are packed full of good things and taste pretty good too. Put one of these Energy Bars in your pocket or bag ready for when your energy dips and you need a pick me up. 
Pop one of these California Prune Energy Bars into your pocket for a quick energy boost when you are on the go.
 
Sometimes, it’s nice to have a plainer sort of cake or bake.  I love rich chocolate cake and light fluffy sponge, but there is something really satisfying about a flapjack energy bar full of oats, seeds and, in this case, California Prunes.  Children love these healthy little bites with the sweetness of honey and pureed prunes and all those lovely oats and seeds. Even if you think you don’t like prunes, you should really try these as you don’t really taste the prunes, they are hidden amongst the other ingredients and the prunes add a nice sticky sweetness to the bars.
 
Pile up these California Prune Energy Bars for a real energy boo9se
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California Prune Energy Bars

California Prunes
Combine oats, seeds, prunes, ginger, and honey to make these super delicious energy bars.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Baking
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 222 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 225 g rolled oats
  • 25 g linseed I didn't have any so used sesame seeds
  • 25 g pumpkin seeds
  • 60 g chopped California Prunes
  • 90 g vegetable oil
  • 50 g chopped stem ginger
  • 100 g runny honey
  • 60 g California Prune Puree*

Instructions
 

First make the *California Prune Puree (makes 275g)

  • Blend 225g stoned California Prunes with 90ml /6tbsp water in liquidiser until pureed.

To make the bars

  • 1. Heat the oils, honey, California Prunes and prune puree in a saucepan until runny.
  • 2. Mix the oats, linseed, pumpkin seeds, and ginger.
  • 3. Spread in a shallow tray to a depth of 1cm. Bake at 180C for 15 minutes
  • 4. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and cut into 4cm slices.

Notes

Left over puree can be kept in fridge for up to a week, either to make another batch of energy bars or you can blend it into a California Prune Smoothie

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.4mg
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Delicious and nutritious California Prune Energy Bars, easy to make and a treat to eat #oats #energybars #recipe #healthy #prunes

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The real revelation in these California Prune Energy Bars is not so much the prunes, but the ginger.   It adds a fresh and spicy bite to an otherwise sweet snack.  So if you are looking for a really tasty energy bite with the warmth of ginger and loads of texture, then do try this recipe. 

packed full of delicious healthy ingredients, California Prune Energy Bars
 
 
 
I think these would make another great Sporting Snack for the 2012 challenge over at Fabulicious Food
 
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Disclaimer: I was supplied with a small quantity of California Prunes and the recipe for California Prune Energy Bars.  I was not required to write a positive review and any opinion expressed is my own.
 
 
 
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Comments

  1. Debs Dust Bunny says

    July 30, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    These look delicious and I love the presentation!

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  2. Janice says

    July 30, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    Thanks Debs, I'm trying to up my 'styling'!

    Reply
  3. ISO 22000 Certification says

    July 31, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Hi Janice! This energy bar is awesome! I definitely will be looking forward making this.

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  4. SkinnyMommy says

    July 31, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    These look delicious–and healthy too! 🙂

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  5. The KitchenMaid says

    August 2, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Oooh, lovely. I know people are a bit funny about them but I think prunes are fab.

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  6. Fabulicious Food says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:16 am

    These look so pretty and so healthy! Definitely a wonderful Power Snack for Sporting Snacks!

    Reply
  7. As says

    August 8, 2012 at 6:39 am

    Thanks for the post.
    very knowledgeable blog.We at Pastilla Nash offer handmade prune and walnut fruit cake for Christmas, dinner parties or many other special occasions. The fruit nut cake is a delicious combination of walnuts, Australian glace fruits and organic prunes.
    Prune and walnut cake

    Reply
  8. As says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Thanks a lot.
    This is a very useful blog.
    Prune and walnut cake

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