This is what I eat instead of candy bars.

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  • Homemade Candy Bars
    Today I'm going to show you how to make healthy energy bars.
    These no-bake energy bars make a great replacement for store-bought bars and candies.
    They're naturally sweetened and made with wholesome and nutritious, good for you ingredients.
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    This is why you'll love these healthy bars:
    They're super easy to make in your food processor!
    They're chewy and delicious!
    You can make these bars in many different flavor combinations!
    They're great to have before your workout, or to curb your appetite between meals!
    HOMEMADE ENERGY BARS RECIPE
    (makes 12 pieces)
    Ingredients:
    1 cup dates (130g)
    1/2 cup dried apricots (80g)
    1/2 cup prunes (80g)
    1/2 cup cashews (70g)
    1 cup desiccated coconut (60g)
    1-2 tbsp ground oats (optional)
    NUTRITIONAL INFO (per piece):
    129 calories, fat 6g, carb 19.7g, protein 2g
    Preparation:
    Soak the dates and dried apricots in hot water for 10 minutes.
    Use the food processor to grind the cashew nuts first.
    Add the soaked dates and apricots, together with prunes, and blend 1-2 minutes until smooth.
    Add the cocoa powder and desiccated coconut and blend one more time to combine. If the mixture is too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp ground oats.
    Spread the mixture on a lined baking tray, press with hands and smooth the top.
    Place in the fridge or freezer to firm up.
    Cut into bars or bite sized pieces and store in the fridge.
    Enjoy!

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  • @4_4_4..
    @4_4_4.. Рік тому +1350

    Ramadhan is coming in six weeks.. we use dried apricots and dates for breaking our dawn to dusk dry fasting, I'll try this recipe this year inshAllah..

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +85

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @kathychinsamy2157
      @kathychinsamy2157 Рік тому +39

      @@HowToCookSmarter can I use cranberries instead of apricots

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +55

      @@kathychinsamy2157 Yes, that would be just fine.

    • @utubefreak7167
      @utubefreak7167 Рік тому +3

      It’s Ramzan*

    • @4_4_4..
      @4_4_4.. Рік тому +70

      @@utubefreak7167 I'm Arab living in Arab country, so I round Dhad(ض) to dh. We never say (رمظان)= Ramazhan nor (رمزان)= Ramazan, it's (رمضان). Because that would mean totally different thing in Arabic. "Ramzan" moreover, translates into absolutely not the month we mean. Blessings, and peace to all.🤲🏻

  • @saraharabia3640
    @saraharabia3640 2 місяці тому +294

    Literally tastes like brownie batter. I also put a splash of coffee in it. Delish

    • @noeldeal8087
      @noeldeal8087 2 місяці тому +20

      Great idea the coffee...👍🏻

    • @CheeseStickzZ
      @CheeseStickzZ 2 місяці тому

      Almost as delish as you

    • @francoidk1380
      @francoidk1380 2 місяці тому +15

      Lol if this tastes anything like brownies you probably have dead taste buds

    • @TheFuege
      @TheFuege 2 місяці тому

      have you tried it?@@francoidk1380

    • @EmiliaB87
      @EmiliaB87 Місяць тому +2

      Honestly, people love to lie to themselves

  • @LoisFox131
    @LoisFox131 Рік тому +853

    I make that but make 1 inch balls and roll in coconut flour. They’re delicious! I love your healthy recipes! You’re a great chef!❤

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +153

      That's such a great idea, rolling them into coconut flour would make them less sticky when stored at room temperature. Thanks for supporting!

    • @30pranaypawar17
      @30pranaypawar17 Рік тому +6

      Hmmmmmm... crunchy, nutty, *brick.*

    • @Jolz0
      @Jolz0 Рік тому +27

      @@30pranaypawar17 1 inch balls

    • @samieparadise9316
      @samieparadise9316 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for this idea!!

    • @kang0528
      @kang0528 Рік тому +5

      Yeah also I find if more filling in balls& I enjoy it more than in squares or cubes, thus more likely to eat it.. Maybe it's a mind over matter thing, but still my preference.

  • @isabelsmith213
    @isabelsmith213 Рік тому +377

    usually "healthy" alternatives are super expensive, time consuming, and don't actually look like they would be satisfying. This one however I'm actually really excited to try. Thanks!

    • @isabelsmith213
      @isabelsmith213 Рік тому +5

      @@pmbbmp I was talking about homemade but you're right

    • @justinw1765
      @justinw1765 Рік тому +6

      It's kind of like a Lara bar.

    • @suprememasteroftheuniverse
      @suprememasteroftheuniverse Рік тому +1

      Healthy? Pure sugar and destroyed all the vitamins in the process. Delusional joke. You people are sugarians 🤣🥳💩

    • @justinw1765
      @justinw1765 Рік тому +1

      @@isabelsmith213 Cheers

    • @ivantumanov1015
      @ivantumanov1015 Рік тому +20

      The only thing healthy about fruit is the high amount of water. If you eat dried fruit you might as well be eating candy. "Naturally sweet"? Well of course, it's full of fructose, aka just plain pure sugar. And a ton of it.

  • @KaedeLanyo
    @KaedeLanyo Рік тому +85

    A nearby bakery makes something very much like this. Kind of an amazing breakfast, lots of energy to regain all at once, and fills you up a lot more than the size would imply.

  • @ullazitabinder2091
    @ullazitabinder2091 Рік тому +308

    just be mindful, that dried fruits, especially dates and apricots are loaded with sugar, so if you are trying to avoid sugar, this is not the solution - but it tastes awesome :)

    • @andrewstrakele6815
      @andrewstrakele6815 Рік тому +77

      I agree. It’s just a candy bar with minor fruit benefits. The Body doesn’t know the difference between Fructose from a date or from High Fructose Corn Syrup. The date fructose is mediated a little by the date fiber, but overall, it’s still an addictive fructose snack. Fructose can be metabolized ONLY in the Liver, so it won’t be good for workouts, either before or after. I don’t consider it a healthy choice.

    • @shanen457
      @shanen457 Рік тому

      @@andrewstrakele6815 I guess that you just have to decide, do you want to die healthy or die happy?? 🤪

    • @Hatchetman51
      @Hatchetman51 Рік тому +94

      Fructose from fruit and HFCSmade in a laboratory are 2 totally different things. Your body DOES know the difference.

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b Рік тому

      @@Hatchetman51 not true. Years ago I was drinking fruit juice, no added sugar, in order to take my multivitamin powder. I drank it ONCE a day and developed non-alcoholic fatty liver. Yet you're claiming my body can tell the difference between "lab created" HFCS and fructose found in fruit juice.

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b Рік тому +12

      @@andrewstrakele6815 I mostly agree with your comments, but there aren't really any benefits from fruit that we can't get from animal foods. High carb plants ALWAYS come with high levels of deuterium, and that can not be avoided or reduced. Look up what deuterium does to the mitochondria of cells. Hint - nothing good.

  • @Brett.Crealy-kh1sk
    @Brett.Crealy-kh1sk День тому

    Thanks for keeping it simple & brief! Some folks drag their recipes out needlessly! Good job! 👍

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 2 місяці тому +13

    Normally I hate these "health bars" but these look fantastic and are really healthy. Will try to make these so thanks.

  • @theChistu
    @theChistu Рік тому +15

    Made a batch to the exact instructions tonight. Easy to make and absolutely delicious; looking forward to trying variations with other nuts. Great recipe!

  • @WildWildWeasel
    @WildWildWeasel Рік тому +222

    Here we have something called “bocadillos de plátano” (plantain bites) that are made with dried/jammy plantain which are also naturally sweet and looks just like this. I made a huge batch a month ago and they’re SO GOOD.

  • @maxbacon4828
    @maxbacon4828 Місяць тому +2

    No preservatives, dodgy ingredients, or additives at all, Brilliant!.

  • @arefrigerator396
    @arefrigerator396 Рік тому +43

    I loooove finding videos of cooking without needing egg or dairy. Thank you!!!

    • @Jennifer-gr7hn
      @Jennifer-gr7hn 2 місяці тому +1

      And I need videos for eggs which are SO nutritious (so many more vitamins and nutrients than this), if you get the pasture raised, no corn or soy fed chickens. For me, this is an oxalate explosion and I make kidneys stones quickly which are heck on earth when you need surgical intervention :(

    • @arefrigerator396
      @arefrigerator396 2 місяці тому

      @@Jennifer-gr7hn there are associated health risks which I prefer eating foods without said risks. Eggs are high in LDL cholesterol, saturated fats and sodium. Three things I rather avoid in my diet in the interest of a healthy heart and blood 😊👍

    • @samanthas9875
      @samanthas9875 2 місяці тому +2

      @@arefrigerator396 you follow wrong information eggs are very healthy, does not affect your cholesterol, nor your blood pressure....everybody should eat eggs 3 times a week....

    • @arefrigerator396
      @arefrigerator396 2 місяці тому

      @@samanthas9875 I don't know what source of information you follow, but those I subscribe to have been well established long enough to not argue the risks that come from eating eggs. They have health benefits sure but like beef, there's health risks.

    • @kierstanfaulks
      @kierstanfaulks 2 місяці тому

      ​@@arefrigerator396there's very little evidence that eggs have health risks, infact they are healthy by best evidence. the evidence against red meat isn't strong either

  • @travv88
    @travv88 Рік тому +39

    I recommend ripping the dates in half before throwing them in. Sometimes the pitted dates still have a bit of pit in them and they will damage your teeth.

    • @TehLiquid
      @TehLiquid Рік тому +6

      I think the vast amounts of sugar in this will damage your teeth more...

  • @Trund27
    @Trund27 Рік тому +3

    Yummy!! This is my next baking adventure. Thank you for this lovely recipe.

  • @randomtox910
    @randomtox910 Рік тому +23

    I really have enjoyed your recipes I just bought your ebook to show my support and appreciation to you! Thank you.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +3

      Awesome! Thank you so much for your kind support! So glad you find my recipes helpful.

  • @spicencens7725
    @spicencens7725 Рік тому +30

    This looks soooo good!!! I might grind up a pinch of sea salt too.
    Adding dates to my grocery list!

  • @slyfoxx2973
    @slyfoxx2973 Рік тому +12

    This looks great. Plus its given me some ideas to perk up my standard granola recipe!

  • @patricks792
    @patricks792 Рік тому +6

    Finally got around to making my own today. They actually came out really great even though I left out the oats because I only have a small food processor and it was starting to overflow and over tax the small motor. They were a bit sticky. Regardless they were still great tasting. Thank you for the recipe, I will be making more of these. Oh and I ordered a much bigger and better food processor just a few hours ago so I won't be leaving out the oats next time and I'll be able to make a bigger batch. Thanks again for such a great money saving idea. This works perfectly with my workout and diet routine.

  • @It_isGreatwith_mysoul
    @It_isGreatwith_mysoul Рік тому +1

    I like how he talks through the process suggesting other ingredients to add for flavor !!!

  • @judygraessle7358
    @judygraessle7358 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your healthier recipes! God bless you and your journey!

  • @nnennaudeh9536
    @nnennaudeh9536 Рік тому +32

    Sasha! Thank you for always coming through with the most delicious and easy recipes.
    Can you give a baked alternative for this? Thank you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +10

      Hi there! So glad you enjoy the recipes. Well, not sure about this exact recipe, but you can make an oatmeal bars and use this date mixture as filling (minus the coconut, or add just a little bit of it), here's the recipe for oatmeal barsua-cam.com/video/yqQ0aBGOQrs/v-deo.html

  • @wrongusername
    @wrongusername 2 місяці тому +150

    Anything that contains dates just tastes like dates.

    • @pulmonaut7496
      @pulmonaut7496 Місяць тому +18

      Add peanut butter and cover in chocolate and you get a snickers bar. No date taste.

    • @emilioknittel
      @emilioknittel Місяць тому +3

      Good

    • @KURENKATO
      @KURENKATO 25 днів тому +2

      ​@@pulmonaut7496nah this is insane

    • @LeSadistique
      @LeSadistique 17 днів тому +3

      Luckily, it's my favorite fruit.

    • @Vokdor1
      @Vokdor1 16 днів тому +3

      Need better dates

  • @RestlessHarp
    @RestlessHarp Рік тому +1

    This looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it. Thank you!

  • @mick2246
    @mick2246 2 місяці тому

    THANK YOU SASHA FOR YOUR FREE EBOOK ,IM VERY EXITED TO TRY THOSE BARS YOU JUST MADE

  • @zahrasharifi.
    @zahrasharifi. Рік тому +7

    Hi dear Sasha, AMAZING as usual. Thank you so much for always sharing the best recipes with us. Please take care and have a great day ❤️🌷

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much dear Zahra😊 Glad you like the idea of making a homemade candy this way. Have a lovely week! Take care!

  • @joanl.7543
    @joanl.7543 Рік тому +13

    I remember balls made with figs and nuts at Christmas. One of my favorites. You can use a meat grinder as well as a food processor (though having it sanitary would be a must- we didn't use our unit for meat).

    • @joaolemes8757
      @joaolemes8757 Рік тому +1

      If you did use your unit for meat, you can clean it thoroughly and them disinfect it using bleach diluted in water, and them after that use white vinegar in everything to neutralize the base.
      Finish it up with hot water and it should be proper to use for shelf stable products.

  • @twatquat3322
    @twatquat3322 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! This looks delish!!😀😋

  • @DoctorSess
    @DoctorSess Рік тому +1

    Love videos like this. Informative and straight to the point. Subscribed.

  • @hazelkinvig-paul8231
    @hazelkinvig-paul8231 Рік тому +109

    Quick, easy, healthy and delicious . . . what's not to love? As ever, another great recipe! Thanks Sasha, have a great week! 👍 ❤

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +5

      Yeah, I'm all about quick and easy recipes:) Super glad you like the idea! Thanks Hazel for all of your wonderful support! Have a lovely week too!

    • @TehLiquid
      @TehLiquid Рік тому +1

      they're not healthy. 160grams of sugar isn't healthy, it doesn't matter if it's from fruit or from sugar cane, sugar is sugar. It's not healthy.

    • @Netherlands031
      @Netherlands031 Рік тому +2

      Define healthy, it has a shit ton of sugar, pretty much comparable to an actual candy bar. And doesn't look very filling for the amount of calories it has so you'll end up overeating

    • @petty6260
      @petty6260 Рік тому +2

      @@Netherlands031 the videomaker said at the start of the conclusion to treat it like a regular candy bar. So it doesnt seem that he is downplaying the calories this will add to your diet. Dates are incredibly high in sugar, and with the fat from the nuts I would say this is fairly close to making a bar that is as calorically dense as it can possibly be, within reason.

    • @bellenesatan
      @bellenesatan 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Netherlands031 You're weird. Look up the effects of soluble fiber on blood sugar and the role of insulin in metabolising sugars.

  • @ggbice
    @ggbice Рік тому +51

    GREAT alternative to granola. Love it, but it can be hard to chew.
    Also, making THIS is so much easier. TFS!

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +7

      So true! There's no baking involved, so easy to make, I enjoy granola more as my breakfast.

    • @LIZZIE-lizzie
      @LIZZIE-lizzie Рік тому +2

      Put some half and half in the granola, cover and put in microwave. Keep stirring and checking until the granola becomes soft. This is a great help for those with bad teeth or no teeth.

  • @Rad_Dan
    @Rad_Dan Рік тому

    These look great. Can’t wait to try them. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @crocodiledondii
    @crocodiledondii 2 місяці тому

    I like that recipe - PLUS the alternative ingredients list. Great stuff for high nutrition "candy"! Love it!!

  • @Man-iy4qw
    @Man-iy4qw Рік тому +6

    There's a healthy bar that uses dates as it's base and all they're bars are delicious. The mint chocolate, strawberry, blueberry muffin were all amazing. Gonna try this.

    • @BigJonkulous
      @BigJonkulous Рік тому +6

      Both have tons of sugar

    • @___Somebody___
      @___Somebody___ Рік тому +1

      @@BigJonkulous obviously with dry fruits

    • @BigJonkulous
      @BigJonkulous Рік тому +3

      @@___Somebody___ Wet fruits, dry fruits - it's just nature's candy.

    • @OceanOsborn
      @OceanOsborn Рік тому +2

      those bars arent healthy... the marketing is

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 Рік тому +3

    The omega ratio is best with walnuts. Much better for your heart. Since this is for healthy eating.

  • @sean-onfire4968
    @sean-onfire4968 Рік тому

    this is pretty cool! just subscribed I'm going to have to try this. something fun to do and try

  • @bunkyman8097
    @bunkyman8097 Рік тому

    These look delicious, I am going to the store tomorrow and get the ingredients. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @Flori-Ecaterina
    @Flori-Ecaterina Рік тому +4

    Delicious and healty! 😋 Thanks, Sasha! 😘🤗♥️

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +2

      My pleasure 😊 Hope you're doing great. Sending back love!

  • @PersephoneSkye_
    @PersephoneSkye_ Рік тому +5

    Looks so yummy. I just thought to also add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (love this trio) + cacao nibs (don't break down). I would make oat bars like this too. (using also coconut oil and peanut/almond butter to keep it together)

  • @carolseven3802
    @carolseven3802 Рік тому

    First time seeing one of your videos and happily I’ve subscribed! I’m delighted to have found you.

  • @daniel51020
    @daniel51020 Рік тому

    Sounds good! Thanks for making this video.

  • @jassonjasson7418
    @jassonjasson7418 Рік тому +4

    Very nice recipe chef 👍👏👌. Excellent afternoon snack 😋 until supper time. Thank you for your effort 🌞😎

  • @edi9892
    @edi9892 Рік тому +4

    Nice.
    BTW: I recycle brown bananas by mixing them with oatmeal, almonds, cocoa and spices (and bake it). I guess that's even lower in sugar, but keeps hunger at bay for a while.

    • @charmainedsouza9527
      @charmainedsouza9527 6 місяців тому +1

      What's the exact quantity of ingredients, please?

    • @edi9892
      @edi9892 6 місяців тому +1

      @@charmainedsouza9527 That's tough to say, especially concerning step 2).
      1) extract and mush 3 medium or 2 large bananas and sprinkle them with a bit of citric acid (any acid will do)
      2) Add an equal volume of crushed (or better ground) oatmeal and knead it through. Add more until you get a dough-like consistency. It should still be soft and a bit sticky, but should no longer feel wet.
      3) Add 8 tablespoons of ground almonds and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (real cocoa and not this insanely weak cocoa diluted in sugar)
      4) add max. a teaspoon of cinnamon (I'd prefer freshly ground ceylon) and an equal amount of Anis. Add half a teaspoon of freshly ground cardamon (green ones) and 2-4 freshly ground cloves.
      5) I had the dough rolled out and the rest dropped on top. I then folded it up and rolled it out again and folded and rolled and folded and rolled. That was more efficient for me than to knead it. If you have an electric mixer, this will be faster... (yep, I'm one of the weirdos who doesn't have that but has a mortar and pestle for the spices)
      6) cut it up into equal portions and form balls. 5cm/2inches diameter will take around 15min and 3cm around 10min at 180°C.
      Notes: it soaks up moisture easily, but can be stored if dry. Adding resins will make it much worse and attract flies.

    • @noeldeal8087
      @noeldeal8087 2 місяці тому

      @@edi9892 Adding resins?

  • @robb7439
    @robb7439 Рік тому

    Great and so simple! Many thanks, fella!

  • @debnn4854
    @debnn4854 8 місяців тому

    Perfect recipe thankyou

  • @MrQuestful
    @MrQuestful 2 місяці тому +9

    I make a similar concoction, and I have a suggestion: instead of using hot water to soften the dry fruit, soften it with hot coffee. Coffee adds a curiously chocolatey note to prunes and dates, and it naturally sweetens your coffee! Give it a try and see if you agree that it boosts the chocolate flavor.

  • @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485
    @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 Рік тому +5

    Very dark chocolate is actually very healthy. You can use it in treats or coat the outside of healthy bars or coconut balls in it.

    • @c50m4
      @c50m4 Рік тому

      No man, chocolate is not healthy. There is a lot of sugar in it.

    • @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485
      @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 Рік тому

      @@c50m4 It all depends on which chocolate you get. Say if you get 90% pure cacao with very little cocoa butter as well as high flavonoid content. With barely enough sugar to keep from you spitting it out in disgust, then it's EXTREMELY healthy and good for you & your heart. Now candy bar crap is anything but healthy! Also, there's this island that drinks pure cocoa without a lot of sugar and heart trouble/blood pressure issues don't even exist there!

    • @craggerrs
      @craggerrs Рік тому +1

      it's high in oxalic acid though so don't eat too much

    • @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485
      @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 Рік тому +2

      @@craggerrs That is true but usually that's only an issue with people who have kidney troubles. Starfruit is also high in this but healthy and delicious

    • @craggerrs
      @craggerrs Рік тому

      @@lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 oxalic acid can give you kidney troubles

  • @southtexasprepper1837
    @southtexasprepper1837 Рік тому

    I very much appreciate this recipe. I was so impressed that I immediately "subscribed" to your UA-cam Channel. I also took the time to download your e-book. Thank you so much for your recipe!!!!!

  • @mohammedaymane9246
    @mohammedaymane9246 2 місяці тому

    Great video, and even greater channel. Definitely subscribed

  • @dorianmon
    @dorianmon Рік тому +4

    I just tried it today and absolutely loved it!
    But for some reason the mixture I had was incredibly thick, sticky and gooey even without adding oats. It was very difficult to handle, and even harder to cleanup.
    Any tips on how to make it less sticky? I am just starting out trying to cook and bake so all of this is still quite new to me. Pardon if my question is something basic hahaha

    • @carpiioo.806
      @carpiioo.806 Рік тому +1

      im just guessing! but the stickiness may be due to the exposure of the dates and apricots to hot water, maybe steep them there for lower and lower times to control the water content and see whether that helps?

    • @Algormortis9
      @Algormortis9 Рік тому +3

      I would think adding oats would help the stickiness, since they are dry and help break up the moisture/ compactness of the fruits. Adding more dry ingredients like nuts would also help, I bet.

    • @dorianmon
      @dorianmon Рік тому +1

      @@Algormortis9 Alright thank you very much! I will try that out (:

  • @02ujtb00626
    @02ujtb00626 Рік тому +3

    I would definitely eat this, looks delish, but it is no substitute for my fave candy bars. I would eat these more regularly if course, they are healthier after all, but a snickers or a chunky bar is a nice treat once in a while.

  • @78zambo
    @78zambo Рік тому

    Nice.. going to try these this week. Thanks for the great recipe.

  • @marcusdirect
    @marcusdirect Рік тому

    Thank you for this video I subscribed and look forward to your channel!

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 Рік тому +7

    Great recipe. At same time we had nut allergies in house so coconut and cashews would have to be replaced. A replacement for coconut is hard. What would you use?

    • @strelitziA_A
      @strelitziA_A Рік тому +1

      you could try it with rice cake (riceup) or rice crispy

    • @apara2005
      @apara2005 Рік тому +1

      I didn't know coconuts were part of the nut allergies. Thank for mentioning it. I always like to be cautious when eating nuts around people...I don't have an allergy, but always courtesy to those who are (I ask people around me if they are before eating them).

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +1

      Well, adding more oats would be the first thing I would definitely go for (but not actually grind them in a food processor), but also adding some kind of wholesome cookies would be fine too.

    • @kathychinsamy2157
      @kathychinsamy2157 Рік тому

      @@HowToCookSmarter is uncooked oats healthy
      From South Africa 🇿🇦

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому

      @@kathychinsamy2157 This is homemade oat flour, made from rolled oats that already has been steamed before rolling, so it would be just fine to use it raw.

  • @ray5330
    @ray5330 Рік тому +4

    Can you make an educational video on benefits of oats vs wheat flour?

    • @djo-dji6018
      @djo-dji6018 Рік тому

      Better read articles from people who actually understand the subject.

    • @anonimushbosh
      @anonimushbosh Рік тому +1

      What he said... but in the meantime look up the nutrition facts for each and compare them. Basically try to avoid high saturated fat, salt & sugar and look out for higher levels of non-saturated fats (watch calories), protein & fibre.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, making a more educational videos would be a next level of this channel, hope to be able to do that soon. But as it's already suggested, start with the nutrition facts and GI index.

    • @ray5330
      @ray5330 Рік тому

      @@HowToCookSmarter Comparing macros is easy. But when it comes to GI, gluten, etc. there is hardly any consensus. Hope you will still do a video on it :)

  • @lydialangfordjoiner765
    @lydialangfordjoiner765 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @user-qv9hb4kp9f
    @user-qv9hb4kp9f 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this recipe!

  • @ThePsychoticWombat
    @ThePsychoticWombat Рік тому +7

    Dried fruits are basically only sugar so not that different to regular sugar, only that you need more for the same level of sweetness...

  • @alanjones4188
    @alanjones4188 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely packed with sugar.
    Fructose is just as unhealthy as refined sugar.

    • @Between_Scylla_and_Kharybdis
      @Between_Scylla_and_Kharybdis Рік тому +4

      I clearly heard him say “it’s not low calorie, so treat it like any other candy”
      You didn’t?

    • @Abenteuerlich77
      @Abenteuerlich77 21 день тому

      The whole point was to satisfy your sweet tooth in a more *nutritious* way. So, eating this instead when you want a candy bar will yield more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. And if you're careful, you can minimize the amount of preservatives as well.

  • @johnnyc8775
    @johnnyc8775 2 місяці тому

    Looks really tasty & simple to make. This was a quick & simple presentation. Well done & thank you.

  • @BarbaricBard
    @BarbaricBard Рік тому

    I feel like these would be amazing for hikes, thanks for this recipe.

  • @x_dray872
    @x_dray872 Місяць тому +3

    When I first saw the thumbnail I thought you were a blacksmith, idc if it’s good I ain’t eating those rusty ingots

  • @gordana8622
    @gordana8622 Рік тому +7

    Thank you, however it seems that most dried fruits are double, and sometimes even triple, the sugar content of fresh fruit. This excess fructose gets quickly converted by the liver into a form of cholesterol that's high in triglycerides, which leads to fat storage. It's also the type of sugar that creates insulin resistance, heart disease, obesity, and more. Dried fruit is on the other hand a good source of fiber and a great source of antioxidants, rich in vitamins and minerals. Experts recommend pairing dried fruit with protein or a source of healthy fat to prevent blood sugar spikes and always keeping portion size in check.

    • @OPPAWONTMARRYYOU
      @OPPAWONTMARRYYOU Рік тому +2

      Fiber also slows down and lowers the absorbtion of sugar.

    • @davidcadman4468
      @davidcadman4468 Рік тому

      As a type 2 diabetic, I appreciate your information. I will have to think more about this, and LisaBjerg's comment. Thank you.

    • @ozonedepleter1672
      @ozonedepleter1672 Рік тому +5

      Isn't that what he did by adding the nuts?

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +1

      Hi! Thanks for sharing the facts about the dried fruits, yeah we should definitely eat these in smaller portion, and also we should pick the right kind of dried fruit, because some of them even have an added sugar, like dried cranberries here in our markets. So, I guess adding more nuts and seeds would improve these bars.

  • @TheLadybughug
    @TheLadybughug Рік тому +2

    I'm going to have to try these, but with carob instead of cocoa powder. Thank you for the recipe. You have a lovely voice 😁

  • @evaggeliastavropoulou7829
    @evaggeliastavropoulou7829 Рік тому

    Just in time for the lent until Easter, I'll definitely try it the next few days. God bless you❤

  • @tedcleveland8488
    @tedcleveland8488 Рік тому +4

    If there’s anything I learn from cutting processed food and sugar is, never lie to yourself. Never find a alternative or a “cheat code “ ever. You will back to craving even more worse than before

  • @araeshkigal
    @araeshkigal Рік тому +3

    I suppose it has better vitamins and minerals than a candy bar, but ultimately this is still pretty much sugar with a side of sugar.

  • @timporter8886
    @timporter8886 Рік тому +1

    Brilliantly simple idea, especially for backpacking and cycle camping, where high calorie foods are needed for energy. I'm going to have a go at making this. Thanks!

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b Рік тому

      Humans can't access calories from food, as calories are just a measure of heat. And humans are not bomb calorimeters that use fire to burn food. We use stomach acid and enzymes to break food down into carbohydrates, proteins and fats, minerals and vitamins.

    • @timporter8886
      @timporter8886 Рік тому

      @@w1975b ..and then we utilize those macros for various bodily needs and functions; one of which is an energy requirement that can be fulfilled from carbohydrates.
      Yes, the bodies preferred fuel is fat; but most folk are "sugar burners" because of our over consumption of carbohydrates..but carbs are still required; especially by the brain.
      And a lack of carbohydrates, some of which are stored as glycogen, can be detrimental to the metabolism and thyroid function; especially when exercising is thrown into the mix alongside a calorific deficit or depletion..hence, a good idea for activities like backpacking and cycle camping!
      Are you always this pedantic? I was merely sending a positive message, praising the the person who took the time to make this post; which I genuinely liked!
      You sound like you have some useful knowledge; which I'm sure folk would be very interested and glad to hear. But perhaps you need to work on your interactions (I know I do)? Take care 😊

  • @melblacke5726
    @melblacke5726 Місяць тому

    I love this......what a great idea! I'll be making some this weekend and did not know about coconut but I am going to toast it first.

  • @clacicle
    @clacicle Рік тому +7

    Definitely healthier than a candy bar, but it’s still full of sugar. Natural occurring sugar and added/processed sugar means the same to your body. Sugar is sugar so when making this, people should take that into consideration.

    • @DEATHMAKER1900
      @DEATHMAKER1900 Рік тому +2

      No

    • @davidfence6939
      @davidfence6939 Рік тому

      @@DEATHMAKER1900 Yes, he's right. There's a reason a banana sets off a diabetic's blood sugar exactly like a candy bar. Don't be ignorant.

    • @DEATHMAKER1900
      @DEATHMAKER1900 Рік тому +1

      @@davidfence6939 White bread spikes blood sugar more than a banana, yet has little sugar. Milk has plenty of sugar yet has a lower GI than white rice. How does that work?

    • @Abenteuerlich77
      @Abenteuerlich77 21 день тому

      He pretty much said that. Like he said, it's NOT low calorie and eat it like a candy bar.

  • @ericmedlock
    @ericmedlock Рік тому +4

    As long as it contains chocolate, nogut, or Carmel I'm in! Candy is candy, it's a treat, not a staple of your diet, splurge a little

    • @angeltt4390
      @angeltt4390 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. Sugar is sugar, wether its refined cane juice or dried fruit, its all refined fructose = sugar. Those Dates (130g) = approx 86.45g sugar, those Apricots (80g) = approx 42.72g sugar, those Prunes (80g) = approx 30.48g sugar. Cashews (70g) = approx 4.13g sugar. so 86.45 + 42.72 + 30.48 + 4.13 = 163.78g divide by 12 (portion size quoted) thats approx 13.64g sygar per bar. *Fructose is STILL SUGAR* then add in the carb content that would be converted into sugar in the body. May as well just have a treat size candy bar.
      It irks me when people spout that theyre "healthy" coz theyve had a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice - essentially consuming 5-8 oranges in one go which contains more sugar than a fun size milk chocolate bar.

    • @davidfence6939
      @davidfence6939 Рік тому +1

      @@angeltt4390 exactly, it's not as healthy as he says. Those bars are as bad a candy bar for a type 2 diabetic. Carbs are sugar and if the energy isn't burned they're fat. Fruits aren't meant to be readily available. They're meant to be seasonal.

  • @suekleinman6737
    @suekleinman6737 Рік тому +1

    Looks delicious can't wait to make this.

  • @jeanniemullinder9038
    @jeanniemullinder9038 Рік тому

    Excellent, thank you. These will be made regularly now in my kitchen starting today. Have subbed.

  • @viajeIectrico
    @viajeIectrico Рік тому +3

    "Healthy", packed with TONS of delicious fructose/sugars/carbohydrates

  • @apara2005
    @apara2005 Рік тому +4

    This looks amazing, however, there's still too much sugar/carbs in this. Since fruit sugar is the same as cane sugar (white sugar we use) might as well eat a ice pop or hard candy and save time making this 🤣.

    • @rumjhumgupta7137
      @rumjhumgupta7137 Рік тому +2

      That's not a good comparison because dried fruits have vitamins, minerals and fibre

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, that's the reason I said we should treat this as any other candy, but definitely comes with more nutrition and less cost.

    • @apara2005
      @apara2005 Рік тому +1

      @@rumjhumgupta7137 not sure what ice pop and candies you eat, but a lot of them has vitamins as well; they are fortified.
      Dried fruit has no vitamins and mineral since the drying process killed almost all of them. Only benefit is the fiber. And even most of that has died off from the drying process.
      Please educate yourself before making a comment!!

    • @apara2005
      @apara2005 Рік тому +1

      @@HowToCookSmarter agreed...it should be treated like a candy bar (at this point it's just sugar from all the processing). Except it's a natual candy bar without weird ingredients and preservatives 😁. I'll still choose it over a Snickers bar.

  • @LiseBarrett
    @LiseBarrett Рік тому +2

    Beautiful recipe. Thanks so much. Can't wait to make them ❤🙏❤

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Рік тому +2

      My pleasure 😊 Hope you'll enjoy this candy replacement!

  • @brooklynfinesse2270
    @brooklynfinesse2270 Рік тому

    This looks good gonna try making this week

  • @judeirwin2222
    @judeirwin2222 Рік тому +4

    If you put the knife into the freezer for 15 minutes , it makes cutting much easier. This is still high in sugar (fructose), and calling it “natural” doesn’t alter the fact that it will cause an insulin spike and affect your liver.

  • @claimedusername
    @claimedusername 2 місяці тому +3

    My high ass thought for a second this man was eating rusted iron bars as a healthy snack

  • @judygraessle7358
    @judygraessle7358 2 місяці тому

    That looks and sounds great!

  • @sallyeblen7032
    @sallyeblen7032 10 місяців тому

    I made these and everyone loved them. thanks

  • @AshGreen359
    @AshGreen359 Рік тому +9

    Yeah that's full of sugar anyway

    • @herbbowler2461
      @herbbowler2461 Місяць тому +2

      We need raw sugar for energy. That sounds good, tasty and healthy.
      I make something very similar with added honey and freeze it, for a healthy hot summer day snack.

    • @AshGreen359
      @AshGreen359 Місяць тому +1

      @@herbbowler2461 We don't need sugar for energy. We evolved to burn fat for energy.

    • @herbbowler2461
      @herbbowler2461 Місяць тому

      @@AshGreen359
      Yes we burn fat.
      Still not 1 cell in your body except fat cells can live without glucose. Not 1 muscle or organ can live without glucose.
      Approximately 80% of our brains fuel must be glucose.
      Many people can't function mentally or physically without carbs because there bodies have lost the ability to convert protein into glucose. A lack of glucose in the blood will cause coma. Cut back more. Serious, permanent brain damage or death.
      That's just glucose calories for energy.
      Glucose has a long list of other bodily functions that only glucose can fulfill.
      So to say we don't need is like saying we don't need air to breath.

    • @AshGreen359
      @AshGreen359 Місяць тому

      @@herbbowler2461 True, your body converts fat. We wouldn't have survived the ice age otherwise

    • @herbbowler2461
      @herbbowler2461 Місяць тому

      @@AshGreen359
      IThe body converts glucose to fat. But can only convert protein to glucose. Most can't convert enough to sustain themselves.

  • @DavidConstanza
    @DavidConstanza Рік тому +5

    lot of sugar in those dry fruits.

  • @hephzibahbradshaw9509
    @hephzibahbradshaw9509 Рік тому

    Thank you.
    I hear your heart.
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  • @stizelswik3694
    @stizelswik3694 8 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your recipe with us. It's definitely better nutritionally than store bought poisons! I have made this for a while now and was pleasantly surprised that our recipes almost match! :D viewing from Midwest USA.

  • @Solitude11-11
    @Solitude11-11 Рік тому +3

    Probably more sugar in those than a candy bar! 😂

  • @frogmouth
    @frogmouth Рік тому

    Looks really great . Good to take on a long hike . ❤❤❤

  • @kw5021
    @kw5021 Рік тому

    Just found you! So glad you came up in my recommendations!

  • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
    @Stan_in_Shelton_WA Рік тому +3

    Sugar is sugar, natural but not healthy.

    • @andrewpepperoni197
      @andrewpepperoni197 Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, still I think it's the alternative to ultra processed, pre digested ingredients from factories. Also in adequate amounts it is healthy as we need it to function, we made it unhealthy by over consuming it.

    • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
      @Stan_in_Shelton_WA Місяць тому

      Actually, sugar is not necessary. @@andrewpepperoni197

    • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
      @Stan_in_Shelton_WA Місяць тому

      Pre digested? what are you buy and from where?@@andrewpepperoni197

  • @HomerSimpson2121
    @HomerSimpson2121 Рік тому +8

    Why did you compare these to Candy bars?? 😂😂😂 they’re nothing like this at all. It’s like saying “instead of wearing shoes I jump out of airplanes”

    • @ZedNevada
      @ZedNevada 2 місяці тому +1

      Ha ha 😂. Yep. Click bait bull'shark' as usual 🤭

    • @iamtheteapot7405
      @iamtheteapot7405 2 місяці тому +2

      It's a healthy alternative snack, there isn't a healthy version of a sugar bar bro.

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 Місяць тому +1

      He didn’t say these are candy bars; he said, “This is what I eat INSTEAD of candy bars.”

    • @HomerSimpson2121
      @HomerSimpson2121 Місяць тому

      @@JBM425he’s making something that is similar to candy bars but “healthier”. That’s the whole idea of the video. Idk what your point is

  • @marias8007
    @marias8007 Рік тому

    thank you! 'm going to try this one

  • @fgh2756
    @fgh2756 Рік тому

    This is cool. Thanks for the inspiration

  • @ABigNUT69
    @ABigNUT69 Рік тому +2

    This ain't it bro. This probably tastes like dirty leaves.

  • @finnromy6304
    @finnromy6304 Рік тому

    This is excellent. I love it. Thanks!

  • @brianlee6849
    @brianlee6849 Рік тому +1

    This does look delicious 😋. I will do mine with dark chocolate cacao powder. Should be really good and really healthy. Thank you 👍

  • @evco4426
    @evco4426 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this!

  • @rbu2136
    @rbu2136 Рік тому

    Brilliant. Will try this.

  • @vicky4112
    @vicky4112 Рік тому

    This sounds great and I have all the ingredients so I'll be making it this morning!

  • @warcriminal1276
    @warcriminal1276 Рік тому

    This looks delicious, I can't wait to try it.

  • @qualqui
    @qualqui Рік тому +1

    Homemade Candy Bars,recently got a thing for eating dates, but this energy bar is the BOMB! Thank you for sharing this recipe, 👍and the different possibilities are endless, Sasha since I really like chocolate maybe adding some cacao nibs would keep it healthy? And checking your homemade Granola recipe out, when you show us a glimpse of the bowl of milk with a serving of granola, before I'd a thought you were being cheap😂but no,a brand I buy here, OKKO brand recommends a 40 gram serving of granola and yeah in combo with my glass of orange juice, banana and 2 corn tostadas with cooked prickly pear, I'm set for the day.😊

  • @Mineman1998
    @Mineman1998 Рік тому

    Thanks, I will never make this but I am sure it was a valuble to learn this