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Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars

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Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars made with 5 ingredients and naturally sweetened with dried apricots. Perfect for a meal prep snack!

Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars served on parchment lined board with apricots and almonds on the side

Happy Friday, buds!

I’m soaking up all of this spring daylight like it’s my job.

For the past few weeks I’ve been loving waking up early and getting an early morning workout in so I can enjoy the sunshine later in the day.

Do you work out on an empty stomach?

I used to do fasted morning sweat seshes with no problem, but lately I feel like I need a bit of edible fuel in the tank to get things to get moving.

One of my favorite things to grab when I really want pancakes already, but would also really like to finish my Tone It Up app workout first, is a raw bar!

A raw bar like these five-ingredient Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars can get you through just about anything.

Even burpees and tuck jumps.

Since we’re being honest, I’m a bit of a raw-bar snob, and I have an entire raw bar drawer here at home to prove it.

Yes, you heard me, a whole drawer dedicated to RAW BAR goodness.

When fully stocked, it can be a little challenging to shut.

I like to have all of my favorite brands on stock for simple snacking.

Ex: Open drawer, grab raw bar, tear open, and CHOMP.

The bars that make it to my drawer have the fewest ingredients and the best real foods to fuel.

My raw bar drawer cornucopia got me thinking that I don’t make my own raw bars enough.

Or….like, ever.

You’re going to love how simple the ingredients are on these grain-free apricot almond raw bars!

They’re grain-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free with only five ingredients you’ve probably already got in your cabinets.

Ready to check?

Summery sweet and tart apricots, buttery cashews, raw almonds, crunchy pepitas, and optional shredded coconut.

Check, check, YUM.

apricots, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconut

What You Need to Make Grain-Free Apricot Energy Bars

Here’s what you need to make Grain-Free Apricot Energy Bars:

  • Fruit Bliss Organic Turkish Apricots
  • raw cashews
  • pepitas
  • almonds
  • shredded coconut

That’s it!

Fruit Bliss Apricots with apricots and almonds

How to Make Grain-Free Apricot Energy Bars

Prepare an 8 X 8 baking dish with parchment paper.

Add the apricots, cashews, pepitas, half of the almonds, and optional shredded coconut to a high-speed blender and pulse everything until it’s well-combined, scraping down the sides as needed to recombine.

Once you have a thick sticky paste, add in the remaining 1/2 cup of almonds and pulse until just slightly broken.

Press the mixture into the parchment lined baking dish and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.

Serve the bars immediately and store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

Grain-Free Apricot Almond mixture pressed into parchment lined baking dish

Fruit Bliss Organic Turkish Apricots

This recipe relies solely on the dried apricots for “stickiness”, so you want to use the juiciest dried apricots that you can find.

This isn’t an oxymoron when you use Fruit Bliss Organic Turkish Apricots in your recipe!

These juicy apricots are packed with water in a resealable pouch that’s so convenient for no-baking!

Because they don’t contain any of the preservatives that most mainstream bright orange apricots contain, these apricots are a natural dark brown.

They’re also non-GMO project verified, USDA organic, gluten-free vegan and kosher OU certified.

If you don’t have dried apricots on hand, you can sub deglet dates instead, but I highly recommend grabbing some for this recipe!

Raw bars so often rely on dates for natural sweetness and I love the tart sweetness the apricots give these bars without any added sugars. 

Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars served on parchment lined board

How to Serve Grain-Free Apricot Energy Bars

Enjoy these Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars anytime you need some real food real fast.

They’re easy to prepare in advance for meal prep so you can enjoy raw bars all week long. 

If you’re not into bars, roll them into bliss balls instead, using the same recipe and instructions!

I like to cut mine into 8 big bars or 12 smaller bars to store in the refrigerator for instant fuel.

If you don’t have time to make your own energy bars, Fruit Bliss Apricot Fruit & Nut Bites are a great alternative, plus their packaging is sustainable Neo-Plastic!

Devour and conquer, friends!

Enjoy!

Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars served on parchment lined board with apricots and almonds on the side

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  • PB&J Baked Breakfast Bars

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Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 8-12 bars
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Grain-Free Apricot Almond Energy Bars made with 5 ingredients and naturally sweetened with dried apricots. Perfect for a meal prep snack!


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Fruit Bliss Organic Turkish Apricots (2 packages)
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 1 cup raw almonds, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare an 8 X 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Add the apricots, cashews, pepitas, half of the almonds, and optional shredded coconut to a high-speed blender and pulse everything until it’s well-combined, scraping down the sides as needed to recombine.
  3. Once you have a thick sticky paste, add in the remaining 1/2 cup of almonds and pulse until just slightly broken.
  4. Press the mixture into the parchment lined baking dish and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
  5. Serve the bars immediately and store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Vegan Yack Attack on the Go!

Bars soften at room temp– keep frozen or refrigerated for best results

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Hand-mix, Blender
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Grain-Free

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Filed Under: All Food Recipes, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Healthy Snacking, Meal Prep, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

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  1. Ines Carvalho

    August 26, 2021 at 1:01 am

    These bars have been a go-to in my house since the get-go! They’re delicious and I love using apricots! I much prefer them over dates. Whenever I make these I have to exercise a lot of control to not eat a bunch of them at once!😍😍

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      August 26, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Ines! Thanks so much for the review! I’m so glad you enjoyed them. I haven’t made them in forever and need to before summer is out!!!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  2. Antonia

    March 28, 2022 at 5:27 am

    Could you bake these as well?

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      April 19, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      Hi Antonia,

      I have’t tried this– but I think it should work at low heat. However, the bars are ready to go without baking!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  3. Antonia Sattler

    December 17, 2022 at 6:38 am

    To sell these at a charity funraiser, what would be the best before date?

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      January 24, 2023 at 10:36 am

      Hi Antonia,

      I would recommend one week. I hope this helps!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  4. Antonia Sattler

    January 15, 2023 at 2:22 am

    How long these last? As in also how to store? Can I store in a pantry like the ones I see at the health food shop to?

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      January 24, 2023 at 10:36 am

      Hi Antonia!

      This will last about 1-2 weeks in the fridge and can be frozen for long term storage. I would recommend eating them within a week for the best taste and texture!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  5. Linear Bar

    December 20, 2024 at 10:53 am

    These grain-free apricot almond energy bars look incredible! I love the combination of sweet and nutty flavors with wholesome ingredients—such a great option for a clean, satisfying snack. As the owner of Linear Protein Bar, I’m always inspired by unique flavor pairings like this. What’s your favorite way to keep homemade energy bars fresh and chewy for longer? Would love to hear your tips.

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