Feeling tired? Try energy boosting recipes

All of us feel a sudden drop in energy sometimes while working from home or going to the office. There are times when we are left feeling weak and tired after completing a strenuous workout. While we can’t always spare the time for making an elaborate, nutrient-rich and energising meal, these 5 energy bar recipes come together quickly and only needs easily available ingredients! You can store each of these in cling wraps for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

01/ ​Flapjacks

Prepare yourself for an instant punch of energy with Flapjacks! Add 1 cup each of butter & brown sugar in a pan and cook on sim until the sugar melts and then add 2 tbsp honey. After switching off the flame, mix with 2 cups of rolled oats. Spread some butter paper in a baking dish and evenly spread the folded mixture in there. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees C and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until it becomes light brown. You can make variations of it by adding fruits, dry fruits, cinnamon etc.

02/ ​Sugar-Free Dry Fruits Bar

Let the goodness of dry fruits without any sugar or jaggery fill you with energy! Steep 1 cup dates in 1 cup hot water for 1:30-2 hours. Without adding extra water, blend into a smooth paste after deseeding. Roast ¼ cup each sesame seeds, pistachios & pumpkin seeds, ½ cup walnuts, 1 cup each of cashews and almonds and ½ cup desiccated coconut in a kadhai for 5 minutes. In another pan, saute the dates paste until it thickens then add the nuts, ½ tsp cardamom powder, ¼ tsp salt and ½ cup honey. In another pan dry roast ½ cup oats and blend into a fine powder. Combine everything in a thick mixture and transfer to a lined dish. Let set in a refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Cut into bars and serve.

03/ ​Almonds & Choco Chips Bar

This nutty bar will energise you while giving you a chocolaty surprise! Put 1 cup chopped almonds, 1 ½ cup uncooked oats and ½ up choco chips in a bowl. Then heat up ½ cup honey (or maple syrup), 1 cup almond butter (or any nut butter), 2 tbsp melted coconut oil in a pan until everything melts and mixes together. Now combine both the mixtures until everything is properly coated with liquid ingredients. Transfer to a baking tray and spread in a 1 inch thick. Cover with a cling wrap and place it in the fridge overnight or at least 2-3 hours.

04/ ​Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar

Munch on these yummy bars of protein blast! Soak 12 pitted dates in 1 cup warm water for 2 hours and later make a paste. In a pan, heat up ¼ cup peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey and 2 tbsp coconut oil. Ensure that everything mixes properly. Now mix this with dates paste, 1 cup rolled oats, ⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks, ½ cup chopped peanuts and ¼ tsp salt. You can also choose to blend the oats in a fine powder. Stir until a thick mixture forms. Spread out evenly in a dish with a parchment paper. Put in a freezer for at least 2 hours.

05/ ​Apricots & Flaxseeds Bar

Finally a boosting bar with fruity goodness! Make a fine flour of 1 cup rolled oats. Chop 12-13 dates and 1 cup dried apricots into fine pieces. Transfer them in a mixing bowl and add 2 tbsp desiccated coconut, 2 tbsp flaxseeds and 5 tbsp melted coconut oil. Mix until a sticky mixture is formed. Pour into a lined baking dish and spread evenly. Press it down with a flat bottom glass jar or dish. Now put it in the freezer to set for 2 hours.

from LifeStyle