Energy bar is too soft

I'm trying to make a recipe for an energy bar that can keep it's form, doesn't melt in above-average temperature, and doesn't stick to the teeth.

I want to use a minimum amount of ingredients. For nutritional profile I have settled with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. I use dates to bind them, and coco powder or freeze-dried fruit powder for flavor, for example banana.

I have tried all kinds of date pastes, some are definitely hold form better than others, but the bar still bends in middle under its own weight when holding up it in the air.

What other natural ingredient (no chemical preservatives or sugar powders) I can introduce into the recipe to make the bar dense but soft, and not too gooey?

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Best Answer

It sounds like what you need is a powder, you could try a protein powder, or you could use peanut butter powder, which is a good thickener. Chia powder is also a great binder.

Another option would be a gum like xanthan or guar gum.

Heat is another option if you aren't baking these already, heat will drive out moisture and help the mix crystallize.

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How long does it take for an energy bar to kick in?

After 10 Minutes When the first ingredient in a seemingly healthy granola bar is sugar, take notice. The moment you start eating a Clif Bar, your body begins to break the sugar down \u2014 all 5 1/2 teaspoons of it.

Are energy bars good for you?

Energy bars can be a wise choice for a snack or mini meal if they offer a healthy dose of protein and fiber, and are low in sugars and saturated fat. But when they contain chocolate coatings or sugary syrups, they can pass for protein-fortified candy bars.

Does energy bar give you energy?

Many people think an "energy" bar will immediately make them feel energetic. Not true. Energy bars won't boost your energy level any better than real food. The "energy" in energy bars refers to the calories they contain.

Why do protein bars not taste good?

Many protein bars also contain hydrogenated oils and other particles that do not taste good. And if ever a protein bar does taste really good or delicious, it is most likely full of sugars, carbs, and fats, which should not be part of your diet.

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