Craving a healthy, all-natural snack for the whole family? These energy bars are a must-try! Packed with black sesame, walnuts, almonds, and goji berries, they’re bound with brown sugar and malt syrup—no artificial additives.
Crispy, rich, and perfectly sweet (not cloying), they nourish blood and support liver and kidney health. Ideal for daily snacks, office energy boosts, or kid-friendly treats! Love homemade snacks? Check out the linked recipes for pear lollipops and Rice Paper Boats at the end for more delicious ideas.
Contents
Ingredients
- 150g roasted peanuts
- 150g walnuts
- 150g almonds
- 90g pitted red dates
- 90g goji berries
- 500g roasted black sesame seeds
- 20g dried rose petals
- 100g brown sugar
- 450g malt syrup
- 50ml water
- 80g butter
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Ingredients & Setup
- Combine roasted peanuts, walnuts, almonds, red dates, goji berries, and black sesame seeds in a bowl. Mix well, then place in an 80°C (175°F) oven to keep warm.
- Line a baking tray with dried rose petals.
- Soften malt syrup in warm water beforehand.
Step 2: Cook the Syrup (Key Step!)
- In a pot, add brown sugar, softened malt syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- Add butter, reduce to low heat, and keep stirring. Simmer until the syrup thickens, turns darker, and forms small bubbles—aim for 115-120°C (239-248°F). Test with cold water: drop a small amount of syrup into cool water; it should harden immediately and break crisply when squeezed. Once ready, turn off the heat right away.
Step 3: Mix & Shape (Work Fast!)
- Quickly remove the warm nut-seed mixture from the oven and pour the hot syrup over it. Stir vigorously with a spatula to coat every ingredient evenly.
- Transfer the coated mixture to the rose petal-lined tray. Press firmly and evenly with a spatula or presser to eliminate gaps.
Step 4: Cut & Store
- Let the bars cool slightly until warm (not hot). Use a sharp knife to cut into uniform pieces. Cutting when fully cool will make them brittle and crumbly—timing is crucial!
- Store the cut energy bars in an airtight container to keep them crispy. They’ll last 1 week at room temperature or 2 weeks in the fridge.
Pro Tips
- Use roasted nuts and sesame seeds for maximum nuttiness—raw ones taste bitter.
- Don’t rush the syrup! It must pass the cold-water test to bind the ingredients properly. Overcooking makes bars too brittle; undercooking causes crumbling.
- Work quickly when mixing and pressing—syrup hardens fast at room temperature.
- For clean cuts, warm the knife with hot water and dry it before slicing.
More Homemade Snack Ideas
Loved these nutrient-packed bars? Try two more crowd-pleasers: Pear Lollipops (made with fresh pear juice, sweet, soothing, and additive-free—kids adore them!) and Rice Paper Boats (crispy rice boat shells filled with butter, sugar, and nuts—perfect for afternoon tea or gifts). Click the links for detailed recipes and master more healthy homemade snacks effortlessly!
Crispy Blood-Nourishing Energy Bars: Black Sesame, Walnut & Goji Berry
Crispy, rich, and perfectly sweet (not cloying), they nourish blood and support liver and kidney health. Ideal for daily snacks, office energy boosts, or kid-friendly treats!
Ingredients
- 150 g roasted peanuts
- 150 g walnuts
- 150 g almonds
- 90 g pitted red dates
- 90 g goji berries
- 500 g roasted black sesame seeds
- 20 g dried rose petals
- 100 g brown sugar
- 450 g malt syrup
- 50 ml water
- 80 g butter
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Ingredients & Setup
- Combine roasted peanuts, walnuts, almonds, red dates, goji berries, and black sesame seeds in a bowl. Mix well, then place in an 80°C (175°F) oven to keep warm.
- Line a baking tray with dried rose petals.
- Soften malt syrup in warm water beforehand.
Step 2: Cook the Syrup (Key Step!)
- In a pot, add brown sugar, softened malt syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- Add butter, reduce to low heat, and keep stirring. Simmer until the syrup thickens, turns darker, and forms small bubbles—aim for 115-120°C (239-248°F). Test with cold water: drop a small amount of syrup into cool water; it should harden immediately and break crisply when squeezed. Once ready, turn off the heat right away.
Step 3: Mix & Shape (Work Fast!)
- Quickly remove the warm nut-seed mixture from the oven and pour the hot syrup over it. Stir vigorously with a spatula to coat every ingredient evenly.
- Transfer the coated mixture to the rose petal-lined tray. Press firmly and evenly with a spatula or presser to eliminate gaps.
Step 4: Cut & Store
- Let the bars cool slightly until warm (not hot). Use a sharp knife to cut into uniform pieces. Cutting when fully cool will make them brittle and crumbly—timing is crucial!
- Store the cut energy bars in an airtight container to keep them crispy. They’ll last 1 week at room temperature or 2 weeks in the fridge.
