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These pistachio raspberry homemade energy bars taste like dessert but are the perfect quick healthy snack. They are super easy and quick to prepare with only 6 ingredients and 20 minutes of active preparation time. (Psst, there’s a video with step-by-step instructions, as well!)
It’s been a crazy week round here. Actually, the last few weeksmonths have been crazy. Whoever said that starting a blog in the first year of your PhD was a piece of cake was… actually, I doubt anyone has ever said that. Because, honestly, who could possibly be insane enough to do it?
Yep. That’s right. Me. *facepalm*
That’s not to say this blogging thing isn’t rewarding, interesting and utterly exhilarating. I’m baking things I would never have attempted even just a year ago, I’m learning new photography tricks pretty much every day, and the latest adventure have been recipe videos.
But, without doubt, the best part have been your comments. Be it on the blog, on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram – reading about how you’ve won a local bake off with my cookie bars, how you got a picky child to eat something new with my paleo brownies, how you made another one of my recipes and it’s been a total hit… that means so so much.
Anyway, we were talking about crazy weeks. We all know them. And when they happen (which is way too often) we don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. If we want a treat (and we do), we want it now and with no fuss.
This is where these pistachio raspberry homemade energy bars come in. Easy to prepare in advance and ideal to have on hand for that afternoon energy slump, they taste like dessert while being a perfect quick healthy snack.
They are super quick and easy to whip up, with only 6 ingredients and 20 minutes of active preparation time. These homemade energy bars are also gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut and refined sugar free, as well as vegan and paleo – so you can easily enjoy them regardless of what kind of health journey you are on.
That’s not to say that they aren’t terribly decadent and that every bite isn’t a mouthwatering taste explosion. Because they are and it is. The pistachio-raspberry flavour combo is pretty much a no-brainer, and the sweet butteriness of the pistachio layer is balanced perfectly by the refreshing (slight) tartness of the raspberry layer.
Also, the colours of these homemade energy bars are amazing! If you thought the pictures exaggerate the colours: they really don’t. And it’s all with natural, wholesome ingredients – no artificial food colourings here!
So if your week has been as crazy as mine, or if you expect the next one to be a busy nightmare – make these pistachio raspberry energy bars. And… enjoy.
Pistachio Raspberry Energy Bars (Gluten & Dairy Free, Vegan, Paleo)
These pistachio raspberry homemade energy bars taste like dessert but are the perfect quick healthy snack. They are super easy and quick to prepare with only 6 ingredients and 20 minutes of active preparation time. Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut and refined sugar free, as well as vegan and paleo. NOTE: I've used a 4.5 x 7 inch container 1.5 inch deep. The prep time does not include the freezing time. (You can also take a peek at the video above for step-by-step instructions!)
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings 12
Author Kat | The Loopy Whisk
Ingredients
For pistachio layer:
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) ground pistachios
- 1/4 cup (65 g) pistachio butter
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp (100 g) maple syrup or honey
For raspberry layer:
- 2 cups (225 g) ground almonds
- 1/4 cup (50 g) melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp (100 g) maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 cup raspberry reduction (Note 1)
You will also need:
- 4 1/2 x 7 inch freezer-friendly container at leat 1 1/2 inch deep (if you use other container dimensions, you might need to increase/decrease the recipe, or simply make flatter/thicker bars)
Instructions
For pistachio layer:
Line the container of choice with baking/greaseproof paper.
In a bowl, mix all the pistachio layer ingredients together until you get a hom*ogeneous mixture. The final consistency will be cookie dough-like.
Press the mixture into the lined container until you get a firm, even layer.
Set aside.
For raspberry layer:
In a bowl, mix all the raspberry layer ingredients together until you get a hom*ogeneous mixture. The final consistency will be runnier than that of the pistachio layer.
Transfer the raspberry mixture on top of the pistachio layer, and smooth out the surface with a spoon or spatula.
Freeze overnight.
Serving:
Once the energy bar block has firmed up, remove from freezer and cut into even pieces of desired size.
Enjoy!
Storage:
The pistachio raspberry energy bars keep well in a closed container in the fridge for about 1 week, or in the freezer for 2 - 3 weeks.
Notes
Note 1: To make the raspberry reduction, start with 1 1/2 cups (190 g) fresh or frozen raspberries. In a small saucepan, cook the raspberries on medium-high heat until they have released their juice and part of the liquid has evaporated. Pass the raspberry mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds and skin. Return the raspberry juice to the saucepan and cook further until it has decreased in volume to about 1/3 cup (about 60 g).
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15 thoughts on “Pistachio Raspberry Energy Bars (Vegan + Paleo)”
Trying to get my kid to eat more pistachios, maybe this is the way.
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Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
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Hi Vanessa, these should keep in the fridge for about 1 week or in the freezer for about 2-3 weeks.
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This looks so good! I’ve never tried these flavors together!
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Hi is there a substitute for pistachio butter?
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As these are raspberry-pistachio bars that use ground pistachios, other nuts won’t really work flavour-wise. However, you could maybe make peanut-raspberry bars, using ground peanuts and peanut butter as an alternative. (Note that I haven’t tested this alternative so I can’t say for sure how it would turn out.)
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I have done many recipes similar- blitz dates could work too.
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Expensive recipe!!
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But oh-so delicious! 😉 And honestly,such a delicious treat is worth it! (If you want to reduce the cost, you can make a peanut butter version – it will be just as tasty.)
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Can you show a photo of the container and possibly where to find it? I’m having no luck finding one. Thanks
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Hi Paula! Honestly, I just used a tupperware container I had on hand! Any rectangular container of approximately similar measurements will work 🙂
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Could I use ground almond meal that I used to make almond milk?
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Yes, definitely! Enjoy 🙂
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These look incredible! Going to try them ASAP!
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Thank you, Tanvi! Enjoy! 😀
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