Making energy bars may seem like an extravagance, but it’s easier than you might think…and the results are often healthier and less expensive. I share four of my favorite creations this week, with a casual warning attached – you will end up with sticky fingers.
I like using Tahini because of the slight bitterness it adds to the bars/balls - I'm not a big fan of the overly sweet supermarket variations, so I try to create something more balanced, and tahini does that for me!
Ooh, the possibilities! I'm all for a less-expensive alternative to the store-bought ones that have gotten SERIOUSLY out-of-control pricey. Thanks, Jack -- I'll let you know which one I make. Decision-making is often a challenge for me; I call it Blockbuster Syndrome. (I used to go to Blockbuster Video to find a movie for the evening, then walk out two hours later, empty-handed...:-)
Blockbuster Syndrome - that amused me...It's a bit like my Netflix Syndrome (I spend an evening scanning through the offerings without actually choosing any one program...then give up)...
I'm looking forward to any follow-up you'd like to share about these recipes and which one you decide on...
Making all of these! Broadway dancers have to keep their energy up without feeling too full, you know. 😉 Bless you for including tahini subs! We are a tahini averse family and I'm always unsure which nut butter to sub. I usually go with cashew, but it's nice to know that for these balls/bars any nut butter will do. Will let you know how they turn out. 🙂
If you like the sweetness of peanuts, I suggest a hit of good old-fashioned smooth peanut butter (just cut back a bit on the other sweet ingredients...
I can't wait to see that photo of you with your name in lights in front of a Broadway theater - of course, you will be clutching an energy bar as well 😊😊😊
Peanut butter is my favorite of all the nut butters and will now feature prominently in these bars. 😁 One picture coming right up! Just give me 90 days... well, 77 days as of today. 😳
Yes I love making my own energy ball and granola bars. Thank you for sharing these recipes Jack! I'm so excited to try your combinations. Thank you again, these sound and look delicious.
Jack! This is such a useful post. I love making energy balls, too, especially re-creating favorite cookie recipes in ball form. (So far, I've done peanut blossoms and Russian tea cakes. 😋)
That cashew recipe sounds fantastic. I may have to try that one next! Definitely saving this post to have on hand for reference the next time I want to experiment. (I used to be a granola bar addict but stopped eating them mostly because of what you pointed out about ingredients...sugar and sugar with more sugar, anyone? 😮)
I always love the variety of options you provide! Looking forward to adding tahini to mine - that sounds like a lovely sweet-savory combo.
Thanks for the kind words!
I like using Tahini because of the slight bitterness it adds to the bars/balls - I'm not a big fan of the overly sweet supermarket variations, so I try to create something more balanced, and tahini does that for me!
Ooh, the possibilities! I'm all for a less-expensive alternative to the store-bought ones that have gotten SERIOUSLY out-of-control pricey. Thanks, Jack -- I'll let you know which one I make. Decision-making is often a challenge for me; I call it Blockbuster Syndrome. (I used to go to Blockbuster Video to find a movie for the evening, then walk out two hours later, empty-handed...:-)
Blockbuster Syndrome - that amused me...It's a bit like my Netflix Syndrome (I spend an evening scanning through the offerings without actually choosing any one program...then give up)...
I'm looking forward to any follow-up you'd like to share about these recipes and which one you decide on...
Making all of these! Broadway dancers have to keep their energy up without feeling too full, you know. 😉 Bless you for including tahini subs! We are a tahini averse family and I'm always unsure which nut butter to sub. I usually go with cashew, but it's nice to know that for these balls/bars any nut butter will do. Will let you know how they turn out. 🙂
If you like the sweetness of peanuts, I suggest a hit of good old-fashioned smooth peanut butter (just cut back a bit on the other sweet ingredients...
I can't wait to see that photo of you with your name in lights in front of a Broadway theater - of course, you will be clutching an energy bar as well 😊😊😊
Peanut butter is my favorite of all the nut butters and will now feature prominently in these bars. 😁 One picture coming right up! Just give me 90 days... well, 77 days as of today. 😳
Yes I love making my own energy ball and granola bars. Thank you for sharing these recipes Jack! I'm so excited to try your combinations. Thank you again, these sound and look delicious.
Ahh...cool. Maybe one of the creations will make it on a run with you...or inspire a poem!
Yes to both! I'll keep you posted. :) and thanks again.
Jack! This is such a useful post. I love making energy balls, too, especially re-creating favorite cookie recipes in ball form. (So far, I've done peanut blossoms and Russian tea cakes. 😋)
That cashew recipe sounds fantastic. I may have to try that one next! Definitely saving this post to have on hand for reference the next time I want to experiment. (I used to be a granola bar addict but stopped eating them mostly because of what you pointed out about ingredients...sugar and sugar with more sugar, anyone? 😮)