How much does it cost to make no-bake energy bars?
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No-Bake Energy Bars makes 16 bars. 3 of 10 ingredients (Medjool Dates, Cashews, Rolled Oats) have no reliable average price yet, so CrumbCounts does not quote a batch cost: price it with your own receipts in the free calculator.
Healthy, chewy energy bars packed with dates, nuts, oats, and seeds. No baking required! Perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or healthy treats. Naturally sweetened and full of protein.
Ingredient cost breakdown
| Ingredient | Amount | Price used | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medjool Dates | 300 g | no reliable price yet | - | - |
| Almonds | 100 g | $0.85 per oz | $3.00 | 28% |
| Cashews | 75 g | no reliable price yet | - | - |
| Walnuts | 75 g | $0.95 per oz | $2.51 | 23% |
| Rolled Oats | 150 g | no reliable price yet | - | - |
| Chia Seeds | 30 g | $0.80 per oz | $0.85 | 8% |
| Honey | 60 ml | $0.55 per oz | $1.67 | 15% |
| Vanilla Extract | 5 ml | $2.50 per tbsp | $0.85 | 8% |
| Salt | 3 g | $0.07 per oz | $0.01 | 0% |
| Dark Chocolate | 50 g | $1.10 per oz | $1.94 | 18% |
| Total | $10.82 |
Staples use the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly average price; other ingredients use typical US grocery prices from the CrumbCounts catalog. Cups and spoons are converted to weight with standard baking densities. Not priced: Medjool Dates, Cashews, Rolled Oats.
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Recipe
- Prep: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling)
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Makes: 16 bars
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 300 g Medjool Dates
- 100 g Almonds
- 75 g Cashews
- 75 g Walnuts
- 150 g Rolled Oats
- 30 g Chia Seeds
- 60 ml Honey
- 5 ml Vanilla Extract
- 3 g Salt
- 50 g Dark Chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides.
- In a food processor, pulse dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Add almonds, cashews, and walnuts. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until mixture sticks together.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press down firmly and evenly with your hands or a spatula.
- If using, melt dark chocolate and drizzle over top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into 16 bars.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Great for grab-and-go breakfast or pre/post workout fuel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive ingredient in no-bake energy bars?
Almonds: $3.00 of the $10.82 ingredient cost (28%), followed by walnuts at $2.51.
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