Nutri Chikki

Energy bars are a portable and fast option when it comes to taking food in situations in which you cannot afford to give much time towards your nutritional needs. through the natural energy of nuts, honey and dried fruits, these tasty bars ensure you’ll power through your workout. These bars are full of healthy and natural fats that your body needs for optimum performance. These small nutritious energy bars can be used as breakfast bars, quick energy refills, mid-meal snack or for an increased protein energy punch.

It helps you to energized for the day and also fuels your training & extra workouts sessions. Thus, postpone the exercise related fatigue condition which can hit you anytime because strenuous exercise. This allows you to enjoy long periods of continuous exercise.

Special Tips:

1. The nuts in the bar are a good source of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, as well as vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects your cells.
2. It contains excellent amount of vitamin & minerals which are very useful during and after heavy activity.
3. Brown sugar contains molasses which is composed of essential minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous.
4. This nutri-bar with almonds, sunflower, pumpkin seeds and pistachio is loaded with vitamin E, iron and zinc. Dry fruits are also rich in fibre and contains healthy fats.

Nuts can be the perfect weight loss food as the monounsaturated fatty acids in them can aid in reducing belly fat. Consumption of monounsaturated fats can also help in boosting your metabolic health. The fibre in them promotes weight loss by keeping you feeling full for a longer time.

Ingredients                 No. of serves 12

• Almonds                   50 gm
• Cashew                     20 gm
• Pistachio                  20 gm
• Pumpkin seeds       20 gm
• Sunflower seeds     20 gm
• Sesame seeds          10gm
• Brown sugar            100 gm
• Honey                       30gm
• Salt                            ¼ tsp
• Ghee                           2 tsp

Method

1. Roughly chop cashew & almonds.
2. Add 1 tsp of ghee in a pan & add almond roast for 2 min on low heat and gradually add other dry fruits & seed, roast them for 5-6 min on low heat.
3. Transfer roasted nuts n seeds on a dry plate.
4. In same pan again, add 1 tsp ghee, adding brown sugar and let it melt on low heat for about 8-10 min, stirring continuously.
5. Keep stirring, add honey and salt, allow it to cook until you get the desired consistency of the syrup, the whole process of sugar syrup preparation may take 10-15 min but do watch the temperature.
6. While the syrup is getting ready, meanwhile grease the tray with some ghee and keep aside. You can also line the tray with parchment paper.
7. Switch off the heat and immediately add the roasted nuts & seeds. Mix it well, make sure all ingredients are coated well with syrup.
8. Immediately pour the hot mixture onto the greased tray and tap flat with desired thickness with the help of spatula while it is still hot.
9. Let it cool for 10-15 min on room temperature, put cutting marks with the help of a knife, as otherwise it will be difficult to cut evenly after it gets set & is hard.

Notes:

1. Total quantity prepared 240 gm.
2. Benefits of homemade energy bars:

• Cost effective.
• Hygiene levels are maintained.
• Better awareness about ingredients used.
• Without any artificial preservatives or added colours.
• Purest form of energy bars, can be made depending upon individual preferences.