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    Home / Lifestyle / Dairy Free / Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries & Oats (Vegan, GF)

    Mar 29, 2014 · Last Updated: Nov 11, 2021

    Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries & Oats (Vegan, GF)

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    These Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries and Oats are made with oats, natural peanut butter, goji berries, pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate. They are simple to make and a perfect pick me up snack any time of the day. 

    It's T-8 days to the Paris Marathon, and the countdown is on! I added this marathon on my to-do list a few years ago because running down the Champs-Elysées, past the Eiffel Tower and finishing at the Arc De Triomphe just sounds so iconic. Perhaps I can even enjoy a croissant along the way?

    Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries and Oats | The Worktop

    Training for the marathon during the winter has been a long journey. I barely found the motivation to get outdoors most days, much less make myself run up to 19 miles on the weekends. The British winter leaves much to be desired for any runner. The rain is harsh - down pouring suddenly with no prior notice. The cold gets to your bones - especially after getting drenched by the unannounced downpour. The streets are packed - tourists, cyclists, prams, and pigeons. But it's over, and no need to dwell. This week will just be about eating well, sleeping soundly, and planning out the trip to Paris!

    Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries and Oats | The Worktop

    I developed these Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries & Oats halfway through my training process. My body needs a lot of food during my long runs, and there's nothing worse than a grumbling stomach with 8 miles left to go. After a few of those hunger attacks, I started bringing these bars along with me. These bars are easy to carry, quick to eat, and a simple solution to a problem that was making me dread running long distances. Oh, and did I mention? I love how the sweetness of the dates mixes with the salty peanut butter, the savory goji berries, the crunchy pumpkin seeds, and the rich chocolate.

    Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries and Oats | The Worktop

    I'm definitely bringing these energy bars with me during the actual marathon race...just as a supplement to my croissant or saucisson!

    Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries and Oats | The Worktop

    Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries and Oats (Vegan, GF)

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    Serves: 8 Bars
    Prep: 15 mins
    Cook: 5 mins
    Total: 20 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups pitted dates
    • ½ cup goji berries
    • ¼ cup natural crunchy peanut butter
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
    • ½ cup instant oats (use a gluten free variety)
    • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (use a vegan variety)
    • 1 tablespoon water (as needed)

    Instructions

    • Soak the dates and and goji berries in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften them a bit. Drain.
    • Add the dates and goji berries in a food processor and process until they look chopped and sticky.
    • Add in the peanut butter, pumpkin seeds and oats in the food processor, and process until everything starts to stick together. Be sure to stop and scrap down the sides as needed, and give your machine a rest if it is heating up too much.
    • If the mixture is too crumbly, add in a bit of water, 1 tsp. at a time.
    • Add in the chocolate chips and briefly process, until the chocolate chips are chopped up into smaller pieces. Do not process the mixture too long with the chocolate, otherwise the chocolate will start to melt from the heat.
    • Press the mixture into a 9in x5in loaf pan (or into mini muffin cups, if desired), using a piece of parchment paper to prevent the mixture from sticking to hands.
    • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Remove from the pan and cut.
    Course: Oats and Grains
    Special Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Author: The Worktop
    Cal : 196kcal
    Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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    By Tina Jui
    Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Collections, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, No Cook, No Egg, Oats and Grains, On The Go, Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas, Vegan, VegetarianTags: chocolate, no cook, oats, peanut butter, pumpkin seeds

    About Tina Jui

    A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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    Comments

    1. Stella says

      October 26, 2019 at 4:57 am

      Hi, how long do these store for...shelf life? Or would it be better to make and store in the fridge.?

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        October 26, 2019 at 4:49 pm

        Hi - these should be kept in the fridge, and enjoyed relatively soon. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. naomi says

      April 02, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      It's awesome that you are able to develop a high nutritional goji berry and oat bars while undergoing vigorous training for your marathon race. Hope you'll be able to accomplish your goals by successfully completing your race as well as submitting your recipe. God bless you.

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        April 08, 2014 at 9:48 am

        Hi Naomi - Thanks for stopping by the site! I did finish the marathon, all while eating these energy bars :)

        Reply
        • Jeff says

          April 22, 2014 at 2:15 am

          I made these bars and they just look like a paste and never formed like the pictures.
          Any thoughts?

          Reply
          • Tina Jui says

            April 22, 2014 at 7:14 pm

            Hi Jeff - I'm so sorry to hear! Did you leave it in the refrigerator to set? It should firm up once chilled.

            Reply

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