Mulberry & Carob Bliss Bars
- Evangelia Theodorou
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
A naturally sweet snack to nourish your body and support lasting energy.
When life gets busy, it's easy to reach for convenience foods that leave you feeling sluggish an hour later. That's why I love creating simple wholefood recipes that are naturally nourishing, satisfying and made with ingredients your body can truly benefit from.
These Mulberry & Carob Bliss Bars are one of my favourites. They're naturally sweet, rich in fibre and made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Whether you need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, a pre-workout snack or something to enjoy with a cup of herbal tea, these bars are a delicious way to fuel your body.
Why these ingredients?
Dates provide natural sweetness while supplying fibre, potassium and antioxidants. They help satisfy sweet cravings without the need for refined sugar.
Dried mulberries are a wonderful wholefood rich in fibre and naturally occurring antioxidants. They add a subtle honey-like sweetness and a delicious chewy texture.
Carob powder is a beautiful caffeine-free alternative to cocoa. Naturally sweet and packed with polyphenols, it's also a source of calcium and makes these bars wonderfully rich without the bitterness of chocolate.
Rolled oats provide slow-releasing carbohydrates and beta-glucan fibre, helping you stay fuller for longer while supporting digestive health.
Cinnamon not only adds warmth and flavour but also contains beneficial plant compounds that have been studied for their antioxidant properties.
Mulberry & Carob Bliss Bars
Ingredients:
1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
1 cup dried mulberries
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons carob powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method:
Place all ingredients into a food processor.
Blend until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough.
Press firmly into a lined loaf tin or small baking dish.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Slice into bars.
Alternative Option: Instead of pressing the mixture into a tray, simply roll it into small bliss balls and refrigerate until firm.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Beyond Vitality Tip
Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Keeping simple wholefood snacks like these on hand makes it much easier to nourish your body throughout the day and avoid relying on ultra-processed foods when hunger strikes.
Small, consistent choices add up over time. By choosing foods that provide fibre, antioxidants and naturally occurring nutrients, you're supporting not only your energy but also your digestive health and overall wellbeing.
I hope you enjoy these Mulberry & Carob Bliss Bars as much as my family does.
Thank you for being here. Here's to nourishing your body, restoring your vitality, and embracing a life of vibrant health. Until next time, stay well.
With love,
Eva
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