This is what I eat instead of candy bars.

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @LoisFox131
    @LoisFox131 Год назад +1000

    I make that but make 1 inch balls and roll in coconut flour. They’re delicious! I love your healthy recipes! You’re a great chef!❤

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +179

      That's such a great idea, rolling them into coconut flour would make them less sticky when stored at room temperature. Thanks for supporting!

    • @30pranaypawar17
      @30pranaypawar17 Год назад +6

      Hmmmmmm... crunchy, nutty, *brick.*

    • @Jolz0
      @Jolz0 Год назад +32

      @@30pranaypawar17 1 inch balls

    • @samieparadise9316
      @samieparadise9316 Год назад +2

      Thank you for this idea!!

    • @goldHydrangeas
      @goldHydrangeas Год назад +7

      Yeah also I find if more filling in balls& I enjoy it more than in squares or cubes, thus more likely to eat it.. Maybe it's a mind over matter thing, but still my preference.

  • @KaedeLanyo
    @KaedeLanyo Год назад +145

    A nearby bakery makes something very much like this. Kind of an amazing breakfast, lots of energy to regain all at once, and fills you up a lot more than the size would imply.

    • @riveteye93
      @riveteye93 3 месяца назад +2

      No protein in this breakfast, kinda bad if you ask me. Add a couple eggs or some meat and now we're talking

    • @philovermyer6166
      @philovermyer6166 3 месяца назад +3

      I tell the ladies that all the time

    • @pmbbmp
      @pmbbmp 2 месяца назад +1

      @@riveteye93 Except for the cashews and coconut...Doh!

    • @Urineil
      @Urineil Месяц назад

      ​@@philovermyer6166giggidy

    • @Urineil
      @Urineil Месяц назад

      Will Deez nuts work in this recipe?

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 10 месяцев назад +46

    Normally I hate these "health bars" but these look fantastic and are really healthy. Will try to make these so thanks.

    • @thenonexistinghero
      @thenonexistinghero 2 месяца назад +3

      They aren't healthy at all. There's a ton of calories and sugar in them. With 130 grams of dried dates alone you already have about 80-85 grams of sugar.

    • @thenonexistinghero
      @thenonexistinghero 2 месяца назад

      @badger519 In my country candy bars don't have anywhere near as much sugar as these.

    • @allanb52
      @allanb52 2 месяца назад

      @@thenonexistinghero The sugar is unprocessed and calories are irrelevant. If you need a sugar fix and eat in moderation, I don't know anything better. Let's say comparatively healthy, sure carnivore is best but if you are unhappy that creates stress..

    • @thenonexistinghero
      @thenonexistinghero 2 месяца назад +3

      @@allanb52 Unprocessed sugar is still terrible in large amounts. Eating a few dates is not unhealthy, but doing it like this is. Kinda like how eating an orange or 2 isn't unhealthy, but blending it up into a drink would require more oranges and you'd easily approach unhealthy levels if you drink more than a small glass.

    • @allanb52
      @allanb52 2 месяца назад

      @@thenonexistinghero Fructose found in many of the off the shelf products is many times worse than natural sugars and I repeat a small amount will likely satisfy me, so where is the issue? I eat a mainly a carnivore diet, but we all need a little treat and this is the better option. As with sugar in my tea and coffee I have eliminated that so my sweet tooth is diminishing. The body doesn't do well when drastic changes are made and which can lead to depression. Availability is another important factor, it is easy to go into a shop and get a Snickers bar and wolf it down, maybe every day, or twice a day. We shall see how it is for me. I actually don't like dates, so wont eat them. I think you need to look outside the "absolute" box, my mother used to say "a little of what you fancy does you good".

  • @maxbacon4828
    @maxbacon4828 9 месяцев назад +116

    No preservatives, dodgy ingredients, or additives at all, Brilliant!.

    • @euboy6
      @euboy6 3 месяца назад +5

      but the downside is it taste like horse shit

    • @Nevario1
      @Nevario1 3 месяца назад +4

      @@euboy6 "It tastes great"

    • @thenonexistinghero
      @thenonexistinghero 2 месяца назад +6

      @@Nevario1 They do taste great, but they also aren't healthy. He fails to mention that dried dates are insane sugar bombs that are like 2/3rds of their weight in sugar.

    • @Leafling
      @Leafling Месяц назад +2

      @@thenonexistinghero The point isn't to cut down on sugar since they're still meant to be like candy. The sugar from dates will be less processed and lower glycemic index than refined sugar, so you decrease the degree of spike and crash. But yes, the wording should probably be "healthier" rather than "healthy" with this and tons of other products.

    • @120Stevo
      @120Stevo Месяц назад +1

      @@thenonexistinghero Youooo do not have to use daties though. Could be other dryad froot

  • @saraharabia3640
    @saraharabia3640 10 месяцев назад +519

    Literally tastes like brownie batter. I also put a splash of coffee in it. Delish

    • @noeldeal8087
      @noeldeal8087 10 месяцев назад +25

      Great idea the coffee...👍🏻

    • @CheeseStickzZ
      @CheeseStickzZ 10 месяцев назад +2

      Almost as delish as you

    • @francoidk1380
      @francoidk1380 10 месяцев назад +33

      Lol if this tastes anything like brownies you probably have dead taste buds

    • @TheFuege
      @TheFuege 9 месяцев назад

      have you tried it?@@francoidk1380

    • @EmiliaB87
      @EmiliaB87 9 месяцев назад +13

      Honestly, people love to lie to themselves

  • @theChistu
    @theChistu Год назад +27

    Made a batch to the exact instructions tonight. Easy to make and absolutely delicious; looking forward to trying variations with other nuts. Great recipe!

  • @WildWildWeasel
    @WildWildWeasel Год назад +237

    Here we have something called “bocadillos de plátano” (plantain bites) that are made with dried/jammy plantain which are also naturally sweet and looks just like this. I made a huge batch a month ago and they’re SO GOOD.

  • @ullazitabinder2091
    @ullazitabinder2091 Год назад +468

    just be mindful, that dried fruits, especially dates and apricots are loaded with sugar, so if you are trying to avoid sugar, this is not the solution - but it tastes awesome :)

    • @andrewstrakele6815
      @andrewstrakele6815 Год назад +113

      I agree. It’s just a candy bar with minor fruit benefits. The Body doesn’t know the difference between Fructose from a date or from High Fructose Corn Syrup. The date fructose is mediated a little by the date fiber, but overall, it’s still an addictive fructose snack. Fructose can be metabolized ONLY in the Liver, so it won’t be good for workouts, either before or after. I don’t consider it a healthy choice.

    • @shanen457
      @shanen457 Год назад

      @@andrewstrakele6815 I guess that you just have to decide, do you want to die healthy or die happy?? 🤪

    • @Hatchetman51
      @Hatchetman51 Год назад +153

      Fructose from fruit and HFCSmade in a laboratory are 2 totally different things. Your body DOES know the difference.

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b Год назад

      @@Hatchetman51 not true. Years ago I was drinking fruit juice, no added sugar, in order to take my multivitamin powder. I drank it ONCE a day and developed non-alcoholic fatty liver. Yet you're claiming my body can tell the difference between "lab created" HFCS and fructose found in fruit juice.

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b Год назад +18

      @@andrewstrakele6815 I mostly agree with your comments, but there aren't really any benefits from fruit that we can't get from animal foods. High carb plants ALWAYS come with high levels of deuterium, and that can not be avoided or reduced. Look up what deuterium does to the mitochondria of cells. Hint - nothing good.

  • @isabelsmith213
    @isabelsmith213 Год назад +472

    usually "healthy" alternatives are super expensive, time consuming, and don't actually look like they would be satisfying. This one however I'm actually really excited to try. Thanks!

    • @isabelsmith213
      @isabelsmith213 Год назад +5

      @@pmbbmp I was talking about homemade but you're right

    • @justinw1765
      @justinw1765 Год назад +10

      It's kind of like a Lara bar.

    • @suprememasteroftheuniverse
      @suprememasteroftheuniverse Год назад +1

      Healthy? Pure sugar and destroyed all the vitamins in the process. Delusional joke. You people are sugarians 🤣🥳💩

    • @justinw1765
      @justinw1765 Год назад +1

      @@isabelsmith213 Cheers

    • @ivantumanov1015
      @ivantumanov1015 Год назад +26

      The only thing healthy about fruit is the high amount of water. If you eat dried fruit you might as well be eating candy. "Naturally sweet"? Well of course, it's full of fructose, aka just plain pure sugar. And a ton of it.

  • @spicencens7725
    @spicencens7725 Год назад +40

    This looks soooo good!!! I might grind up a pinch of sea salt too.
    Adding dates to my grocery list!

  • @randomtox910
    @randomtox910 Год назад +27

    I really have enjoyed your recipes I just bought your ebook to show my support and appreciation to you! Thank you.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +5

      Awesome! Thank you so much for your kind support! So glad you find my recipes helpful.

  • @arefrigerator396
    @arefrigerator396 Год назад +65

    I loooove finding videos of cooking without needing egg or dairy. Thank you!!!

    • @Jennifer-gr7hn
      @Jennifer-gr7hn 10 месяцев назад +3

      And I need videos for eggs which are SO nutritious (so many more vitamins and nutrients than this), if you get the pasture raised, no corn or soy fed chickens. For me, this is an oxalate explosion and I make kidneys stones quickly which are heck on earth when you need surgical intervention :(

    • @arefrigerator396
      @arefrigerator396 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Jennifer-gr7hn there are associated health risks which I prefer eating foods without said risks. Eggs are high in LDL cholesterol, saturated fats and sodium. Three things I rather avoid in my diet in the interest of a healthy heart and blood 😊👍

    • @samanthas9875
      @samanthas9875 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@arefrigerator396 you follow wrong information eggs are very healthy, does not affect your cholesterol, nor your blood pressure....everybody should eat eggs 3 times a week....

    • @arefrigerator396
      @arefrigerator396 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@samanthas9875 I don't know what source of information you follow, but those I subscribe to have been well established long enough to not argue the risks that come from eating eggs. They have health benefits sure but like beef, there's health risks.

    • @kierstanfaulks
      @kierstanfaulks 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@arefrigerator396there's very little evidence that eggs have health risks, infact they are healthy by best evidence. the evidence against red meat isn't strong either

  • @ggbice
    @ggbice Год назад +54

    GREAT alternative to granola. Love it, but it can be hard to chew.
    Also, making THIS is so much easier. TFS!

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +7

      So true! There's no baking involved, so easy to make, I enjoy granola more as my breakfast.

    • @LIZZIE-lizzie
      @LIZZIE-lizzie Год назад +2

      Put some half and half in the granola, cover and put in microwave. Keep stirring and checking until the granola becomes soft. This is a great help for those with bad teeth or no teeth.

    • @riveteye93
      @riveteye93 3 месяца назад

      Being hard to chew is the best part of the granola
      Also, this is simple carb candy, granola is more of a complex carb, although not as good as unbaked musli or plain oats

  • @patricks792
    @patricks792 Год назад +10

    Finally got around to making my own today. They actually came out really great even though I left out the oats because I only have a small food processor and it was starting to overflow and over tax the small motor. They were a bit sticky. Regardless they were still great tasting. Thank you for the recipe, I will be making more of these. Oh and I ordered a much bigger and better food processor just a few hours ago so I won't be leaving out the oats next time and I'll be able to make a bigger batch. Thanks again for such a great money saving idea. This works perfectly with my workout and diet routine.

  • @MrQuestful
    @MrQuestful 10 месяцев назад +24

    I make a similar concoction, and I have a suggestion: instead of using hot water to soften the dry fruit, soften it with hot coffee. Coffee adds a curiously chocolatey note to prunes and dates, and it naturally sweetens your coffee! Give it a try and see if you agree that it boosts the chocolate flavor.

  • @travv88
    @travv88 Год назад +59

    I recommend ripping the dates in half before throwing them in. Sometimes the pitted dates still have a bit of pit in them and they will damage your teeth.

    • @TehLiquid
      @TehLiquid Год назад +9

      I think the vast amounts of sugar in this will damage your teeth more...

    • @lessermook7608
      @lessermook7608 7 месяцев назад

      @@TehLiquid Yes.

    • @riveteye93
      @riveteye93 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@TehLiquid sugar only damages your teeth if you don't brush them or smth

  • @jonnuanez7183
    @jonnuanez7183 Год назад +4

    Thank you for including cups, tsp/tbsp/etc as well as grams, etc.

  • @timporter8886
    @timporter8886 Год назад +4

    Brilliantly simple idea, especially for backpacking and cycle camping, where high calorie foods are needed for energy. I'm going to have a go at making this. Thanks!

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b Год назад

      Humans can't access calories from food, as calories are just a measure of heat. And humans are not bomb calorimeters that use fire to burn food. We use stomach acid and enzymes to break food down into carbohydrates, proteins and fats, minerals and vitamins.

    • @timporter8886
      @timporter8886 Год назад +1

      @@w1975b ..and then we utilize those macros for various bodily needs and functions; one of which is an energy requirement that can be fulfilled from carbohydrates.
      Yes, the bodies preferred fuel is fat; but most folk are "sugar burners" because of our over consumption of carbohydrates..but carbs are still required; especially by the brain.
      And a lack of carbohydrates, some of which are stored as glycogen, can be detrimental to the metabolism and thyroid function; especially when exercising is thrown into the mix alongside a calorific deficit or depletion..hence, a good idea for activities like backpacking and cycle camping!
      Are you always this pedantic? I was merely sending a positive message, praising the the person who took the time to make this post; which I genuinely liked!
      You sound like you have some useful knowledge; which I'm sure folk would be very interested and glad to hear. But perhaps you need to work on your interactions (I know I do)? Take care 😊

  • @TheLadybughug
    @TheLadybughug Год назад +5

    I'm going to have to try these, but with carob instead of cocoa powder. Thank you for the recipe. You have a lovely voice 😁

  • @Brett.Crealy-kh1sk
    @Brett.Crealy-kh1sk 7 месяцев назад +11

    Thanks for keeping it simple & brief! Some folks drag their recipes out needlessly! Good job! 👍

  • @nnennaudeh9536
    @nnennaudeh9536 Год назад +32

    Sasha! Thank you for always coming through with the most delicious and easy recipes.
    Can you give a baked alternative for this? Thank you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +10

      Hi there! So glad you enjoy the recipes. Well, not sure about this exact recipe, but you can make an oatmeal bars and use this date mixture as filling (minus the coconut, or add just a little bit of it), here's the recipe for oatmeal barsruclips.net/video/yqQ0aBGOQrs/видео.html

  • @PersephoneSkye_
    @PersephoneSkye_ Год назад +9

    Looks so yummy. I just thought to also add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (love this trio) + cacao nibs (don't break down). I would make oat bars like this too. (using also coconut oil and peanut/almond butter to keep it together)

  • @joanl.7543
    @joanl.7543 Год назад +14

    I remember balls made with figs and nuts at Christmas. One of my favorites. You can use a meat grinder as well as a food processor (though having it sanitary would be a must- we didn't use our unit for meat).

    • @joaolemes8757
      @joaolemes8757 Год назад +1

      If you did use your unit for meat, you can clean it thoroughly and them disinfect it using bleach diluted in water, and them after that use white vinegar in everything to neutralize the base.
      Finish it up with hot water and it should be proper to use for shelf stable products.

  • @K-xb2qz
    @K-xb2qz 7 месяцев назад +2

    I got a big bowl of dates with walnuts and raisins sitting in the freezer. I made it last night. I can't wait until I get off work in a couple hours to bite into it. I got fresh almond butter too 😋

  • @hazelkinvig-paul8231
    @hazelkinvig-paul8231 Год назад +111

    Quick, easy, healthy and delicious . . . what's not to love? As ever, another great recipe! Thanks Sasha, have a great week! 👍 ❤

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +5

      Yeah, I'm all about quick and easy recipes:) Super glad you like the idea! Thanks Hazel for all of your wonderful support! Have a lovely week too!

    • @TehLiquid
      @TehLiquid Год назад +1

      they're not healthy. 160grams of sugar isn't healthy, it doesn't matter if it's from fruit or from sugar cane, sugar is sugar. It's not healthy.

    • @Netherlands031
      @Netherlands031 Год назад +2

      Define healthy, it has a shit ton of sugar, pretty much comparable to an actual candy bar. And doesn't look very filling for the amount of calories it has so you'll end up overeating

    • @petty6260
      @petty6260 Год назад +2

      @@Netherlands031 the videomaker said at the start of the conclusion to treat it like a regular candy bar. So it doesnt seem that he is downplaying the calories this will add to your diet. Dates are incredibly high in sugar, and with the fat from the nuts I would say this is fairly close to making a bar that is as calorically dense as it can possibly be, within reason.

    • @bellenesatan
      @bellenesatan Год назад +1

      @@Netherlands031 You're weird. Look up the effects of soluble fiber on blood sugar and the role of insulin in metabolising sugars.

  • @oldershikari828
    @oldershikari828 2 месяца назад +1

    I made these yesterday. Fantastic recipe!

  • @slyfoxx2973
    @slyfoxx2973 Год назад +13

    This looks great. Plus its given me some ideas to perk up my standard granola recipe!

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 Год назад +5

    The omega ratio is best with walnuts. Much better for your heart. Since this is for healthy eating.

  • @It_isGreatwith_mysoul
    @It_isGreatwith_mysoul Год назад +8

    I like how he talks through the process suggesting other ingredients to add for flavor !!!

    • @user-mn3vt2sl1m
      @user-mn3vt2sl1m 2 месяца назад

      I know, he's sexy as Fuck. I imagine he's got a wanger. Get in line girlfriend, I see him 1st. Talks like a dominant music teacher

  • @Man-iy4qw
    @Man-iy4qw Год назад +7

    There's a healthy bar that uses dates as it's base and all they're bars are delicious. The mint chocolate, strawberry, blueberry muffin were all amazing. Gonna try this.

    • @BigJonkulous
      @BigJonkulous Год назад +6

      Both have tons of sugar

    • @___Somebody___
      @___Somebody___ Год назад +1

      @@BigJonkulous obviously with dry fruits

    • @BigJonkulous
      @BigJonkulous Год назад +3

      @@___Somebody___ Wet fruits, dry fruits - it's just nature's candy.

    • @OceanOsborn
      @OceanOsborn Год назад +2

      those bars arent healthy... the marketing is

  • @edi9892
    @edi9892 Год назад +5

    Nice.
    BTW: I recycle brown bananas by mixing them with oatmeal, almonds, cocoa and spices (and bake it). I guess that's even lower in sugar, but keeps hunger at bay for a while.

    • @charmainedsouza9527
      @charmainedsouza9527 Год назад +2

      What's the exact quantity of ingredients, please?

    • @edi9892
      @edi9892 Год назад +3

      @@charmainedsouza9527 That's tough to say, especially concerning step 2).
      1) extract and mush 3 medium or 2 large bananas and sprinkle them with a bit of citric acid (any acid will do)
      2) Add an equal volume of crushed (or better ground) oatmeal and knead it through. Add more until you get a dough-like consistency. It should still be soft and a bit sticky, but should no longer feel wet.
      3) Add 8 tablespoons of ground almonds and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (real cocoa and not this insanely weak cocoa diluted in sugar)
      4) add max. a teaspoon of cinnamon (I'd prefer freshly ground ceylon) and an equal amount of Anis. Add half a teaspoon of freshly ground cardamon (green ones) and 2-4 freshly ground cloves.
      5) I had the dough rolled out and the rest dropped on top. I then folded it up and rolled it out again and folded and rolled and folded and rolled. That was more efficient for me than to knead it. If you have an electric mixer, this will be faster... (yep, I'm one of the weirdos who doesn't have that but has a mortar and pestle for the spices)
      6) cut it up into equal portions and form balls. 5cm/2inches diameter will take around 15min and 3cm around 10min at 180°C.
      Notes: it soaks up moisture easily, but can be stored if dry. Adding resins will make it much worse and attract flies.

    • @noeldeal8087
      @noeldeal8087 10 месяцев назад

      @@edi9892 Adding resins?

    • @user-mn3vt2sl1m
      @user-mn3vt2sl1m 2 месяца назад

      That sounds horrible. I get my food from the food bank

  • @PaulaCiemko
    @PaulaCiemko 5 месяцев назад +2

    You pleasantly explain the recipes, I appreciate that!
    ALWAYS, Paula C ❤

    • @user-mn3vt2sl1m
      @user-mn3vt2sl1m 2 месяца назад

      Paula C, get in line you Tramp. I see him 1st. Bet he's got a monster in this pants

  • @zahrasharifi.
    @zahrasharifi. Год назад +8

    Hi dear Sasha, AMAZING as usual. Thank you so much for always sharing the best recipes with us. Please take care and have a great day ❤️🌷

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +4

      Thank you so much dear Zahra😊 Glad you like the idea of making a homemade candy this way. Have a lovely week! Take care!

  • @judygraessle7358
    @judygraessle7358 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your healthier recipes! God bless you and your journey!

  • @JoeandAngie
    @JoeandAngie Год назад +17

    Add dried beef or venison, plus beef tallow from suet and you bascilly have pemmican. Much better for you. Old Cree food.

    • @Ganpignanus
      @Ganpignanus 3 месяца назад +5

      nonsence. you basically described how to give a human colorectal cancer after the obesity.

    • @riveteye93
      @riveteye93 3 месяца назад

      ​@@Ganpignanuspemmican is literally dried beef, tallow and dried fruit. It's very healthy and won't give you any cancer

    • @stijnvisser7306
      @stijnvisser7306 Месяц назад

      Bro, you fell for the youtube doctor trap. They are not nutritionists and not doctors. Most of them are fucking chiropractors or nobodies

  • @lili3097
    @lili3097 5 дней назад

    I was hoping you added coconut and you did. So happy 🤣 I bet they’re good!

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 Год назад +8

    Great recipe. At same time we had nut allergies in house so coconut and cashews would have to be replaced. A replacement for coconut is hard. What would you use?

    • @YallBoiCKenshin
      @YallBoiCKenshin Год назад +1

      you could try it with rice cake (riceup) or rice crispy

    • @apara2005
      @apara2005 Год назад +2

      I didn't know coconuts were part of the nut allergies. Thank for mentioning it. I always like to be cautious when eating nuts around people...I don't have an allergy, but always courtesy to those who are (I ask people around me if they are before eating them).

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +2

      Well, adding more oats would be the first thing I would definitely go for (but not actually grind them in a food processor), but also adding some kind of wholesome cookies would be fine too.

    • @kathychinsamy2157
      @kathychinsamy2157 Год назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter is uncooked oats healthy
      From South Africa 🇿🇦

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад

      @@kathychinsamy2157 This is homemade oat flour, made from rolled oats that already has been steamed before rolling, so it would be just fine to use it raw.

  • @onsenguy
    @onsenguy 10 месяцев назад +1

    great snack! I like that there's no added sugar, no salt, and very high fiber. 🤤

  • @plnkfloydian7814
    @plnkfloydian7814 3 месяца назад +6

    I like to make avocado cookies, just mash up avocado mix in unsweet cocoa powder and some stevia, shape them however you want and bake, it surprisingly tastes like a semi sweet fudge

    • @user-ti1tk2fu3h
      @user-ti1tk2fu3h 2 месяца назад

      Ooooh!

    • @user-ti1tk2fu3h
      @user-ti1tk2fu3h 2 месяца назад

      I wonder... if you don't want it chocolate flavour, do you think you could quuckly make it ina blender or food processor? Blend up some oats to act as the flour. Add in the avocado, sweetener and any other additions, or have it plain! To be honest, I've laways heard that avocado is a great healthier substitute for butter when it comes to baking, so this is actually supposed to be as good as regular cookies! Maybe with some baking powder though...

  • @zhenjiu
    @zhenjiu Год назад

    I made this a few minutes after watching the video. The result was perfect and delicious. Thank you so much for promoting healthy food.

    • @TheNatural-hbs
      @TheNatural-hbs Год назад +1

      WOW! You had that all at home? lol.

    • @zhenjiu
      @zhenjiu Год назад

      @@TheNatural-hbs Most of it; substituted coconut flour for shredded coconut.

    • @TehLiquid
      @TehLiquid Год назад +1

      it's not healthy, it's 160g of sugar, how is that healthy.

    • @TheNatural-hbs
      @TheNatural-hbs Год назад

      @@TehLiquid Damn right! Too much sugar!

  • @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485
    @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 Год назад +5

    Very dark chocolate is actually very healthy. You can use it in treats or coat the outside of healthy bars or coconut balls in it.

    • @c50m4
      @c50m4 Год назад

      No man, chocolate is not healthy. There is a lot of sugar in it.

    • @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485
      @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 Год назад

      @@c50m4 It all depends on which chocolate you get. Say if you get 90% pure cacao with very little cocoa butter as well as high flavonoid content. With barely enough sugar to keep from you spitting it out in disgust, then it's EXTREMELY healthy and good for you & your heart. Now candy bar crap is anything but healthy! Also, there's this island that drinks pure cocoa without a lot of sugar and heart trouble/blood pressure issues don't even exist there!

    • @craggerrs
      @craggerrs Год назад +1

      it's high in oxalic acid though so don't eat too much

    • @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485
      @lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 Год назад +3

      @@craggerrs That is true but usually that's only an issue with people who have kidney troubles. Starfruit is also high in this but healthy and delicious

    • @craggerrs
      @craggerrs Год назад

      @@lordkrishnastolemyheart5485 oxalic acid can give you kidney troubles

  • @crocodiledondii
    @crocodiledondii 10 месяцев назад

    I like that recipe - PLUS the alternative ingredients list. Great stuff for high nutrition "candy"! Love it!!

  • @jassonjasson7418
    @jassonjasson7418 Год назад +4

    Very nice recipe chef 👍👏👌. Excellent afternoon snack 😋 until supper time. Thank you for your effort 🌞😎

  • @mick2246
    @mick2246 10 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU SASHA FOR YOUR FREE EBOOK ,IM VERY EXITED TO TRY THOSE BARS YOU JUST MADE

  • @ray5330
    @ray5330 Год назад +4

    Can you make an educational video on benefits of oats vs wheat flour?

    • @djo-dji6018
      @djo-dji6018 Год назад

      Better read articles from people who actually understand the subject.

    • @anonimushbosh
      @anonimushbosh Год назад +1

      What he said... but in the meantime look up the nutrition facts for each and compare them. Basically try to avoid high saturated fat, salt & sugar and look out for higher levels of non-saturated fats (watch calories), protein & fibre.

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +1

      Yeah, making a more educational videos would be a next level of this channel, hope to be able to do that soon. But as it's already suggested, start with the nutrition facts and GI index.

    • @ray5330
      @ray5330 Год назад

      @@HowToCookSmarter Comparing macros is easy. But when it comes to GI, gluten, etc. there is hardly any consensus. Hope you will still do a video on it :)

  • @alfonsomunoz4424
    @alfonsomunoz4424 Год назад +1

    I make bars with raisins and almond flour. Cinnamon, cocoa powder and some peanut butter to bind them.

  • @dorianmon
    @dorianmon Год назад +4

    I just tried it today and absolutely loved it!
    But for some reason the mixture I had was incredibly thick, sticky and gooey even without adding oats. It was very difficult to handle, and even harder to cleanup.
    Any tips on how to make it less sticky? I am just starting out trying to cook and bake so all of this is still quite new to me. Pardon if my question is something basic hahaha

    • @carpiioo.806
      @carpiioo.806 Год назад +1

      im just guessing! but the stickiness may be due to the exposure of the dates and apricots to hot water, maybe steep them there for lower and lower times to control the water content and see whether that helps?

    • @Algormortis9
      @Algormortis9 Год назад +3

      I would think adding oats would help the stickiness, since they are dry and help break up the moisture/ compactness of the fruits. Adding more dry ingredients like nuts would also help, I bet.

    • @dorianmon
      @dorianmon Год назад +1

      @@Algormortis9 Alright thank you very much! I will try that out (:

    • @user-mn3vt2sl1m
      @user-mn3vt2sl1m 2 месяца назад

      Yeah, don't make it and go straight to the food bank

  • @cl5342
    @cl5342 2 месяца назад +1

    That was awesome! I’m doing it. Thank you!!

  • @gordana8622
    @gordana8622 Год назад +9

    Thank you, however it seems that most dried fruits are double, and sometimes even triple, the sugar content of fresh fruit. This excess fructose gets quickly converted by the liver into a form of cholesterol that's high in triglycerides, which leads to fat storage. It's also the type of sugar that creates insulin resistance, heart disease, obesity, and more. Dried fruit is on the other hand a good source of fiber and a great source of antioxidants, rich in vitamins and minerals. Experts recommend pairing dried fruit with protein or a source of healthy fat to prevent blood sugar spikes and always keeping portion size in check.

    • @OPPAWONTMARRYYOU
      @OPPAWONTMARRYYOU Год назад +2

      Fiber also slows down and lowers the absorbtion of sugar.

    • @davidcadman4468
      @davidcadman4468 Год назад

      As a type 2 diabetic, I appreciate your information. I will have to think more about this, and LisaBjerg's comment. Thank you.

    • @OzoneDepleter
      @OzoneDepleter Год назад +5

      Isn't that what he did by adding the nuts?

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +1

      Hi! Thanks for sharing the facts about the dried fruits, yeah we should definitely eat these in smaller portion, and also we should pick the right kind of dried fruit, because some of them even have an added sugar, like dried cranberries here in our markets. So, I guess adding more nuts and seeds would improve these bars.

    • @marybroderick8265
      @marybroderick8265 Месяц назад

      Prunes have sorbital a sugar your body processes differently

  • @Huter2142
    @Huter2142 7 месяцев назад

    My son and I are trying to eat a bit healthier, and boom you pop up on my feed, with an awesome recipe for something he and I both love, just never looked into how to make them.
    We are going to the shop after he gets out of school today to get the ingredients and make some, looking forward to trying out your other recipes too, thank you for your to the point and concise videos ❤

  • @Flori-Ecaterina
    @Flori-Ecaterina Год назад +4

    Delicious and healty! 😋 Thanks, Sasha! 😘🤗♥️

    • @HowToCookSmarter
      @HowToCookSmarter  Год назад +2

      My pleasure 😊 Hope you're doing great. Sending back love!

  • @iap16
    @iap16 Месяц назад

    Thank you! I'm going to try this. Here in America we buy Lara Bars that are similar to yours, but very expensive. Your recipe looks easy!

  • @tedcleveland8488
    @tedcleveland8488 Год назад +9

    If there’s anything I learn from cutting processed food and sugar is, never lie to yourself. Never find a alternative or a “cheat code “ ever. You will back to craving even more worse than before

  • @tkarlmann
    @tkarlmann Год назад +1

    Great video! You neglected to put the cacao in the ingredients list.
    Thank You!

  • @clacicle
    @clacicle Год назад +8

    Definitely healthier than a candy bar, but it’s still full of sugar. Natural occurring sugar and added/processed sugar means the same to your body. Sugar is sugar so when making this, people should take that into consideration.

    • @DEATHMAKER1900
      @DEATHMAKER1900 Год назад +3

      No

    • @davidfence6939
      @davidfence6939 Год назад

      @@DEATHMAKER1900 Yes, he's right. There's a reason a banana sets off a diabetic's blood sugar exactly like a candy bar. Don't be ignorant.

    • @DEATHMAKER1900
      @DEATHMAKER1900 Год назад +4

      @@davidfence6939 White bread spikes blood sugar more than a banana, yet has little sugar. Milk has plenty of sugar yet has a lower GI than white rice. How does that work?

    • @Abenteuerlich77
      @Abenteuerlich77 8 месяцев назад

      He pretty much said that. Like he said, it's NOT low calorie and eat it like a candy bar.

  • @bunkyman8097
    @bunkyman8097 Год назад

    These look delicious, I am going to the store tomorrow and get the ingredients. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @x_dray872
    @x_dray872 9 месяцев назад +3

    When I first saw the thumbnail I thought you were a blacksmith, idc if it’s good I ain’t eating those rusty ingots

  • @johnnyc8775
    @johnnyc8775 10 месяцев назад

    Looks really tasty & simple to make. This was a quick & simple presentation. Well done & thank you.

  • @5DNRG
    @5DNRG Год назад +6

    Looks so delicious! Be careful as 1 date = 27 gr sugar.

    • @robinharris6771
      @robinharris6771 8 месяцев назад +1

      27 gr= approx. 1ounce. A date is not 100% sugar and its an uncommon date sans pit that weighs in excess of one oz.
      In other words, I can't take your claim seriously.

    • @peterbilt2
      @peterbilt2 4 месяца назад

      also it is fruit sugar, which is a LOT less bad. I cannot eat processed sugar (body not tolerant) ; but I can do fruit sugar 😃

    • @ithildiess9048
      @ithildiess9048 4 месяца назад

      Fiber combined with sugar doesnt spike your blood sugar that much.. but this is way too much. 5-10 dates and skip all the fruit is enough. Mix cocoa, oatmeal, cashew, i would just take more oatmeal i hate shredded coconut. You can melt unsweeteneed dark chocolate and pour that on top and it gets crunchy also.

  • @magnusbestest
    @magnusbestest 5 месяцев назад

    I regularly buy something like this from a local organic store, and was just thinking a similar homemade version.. thanks for the video.

  • @araeshkigal
    @araeshkigal Год назад +5

    I suppose it has better vitamins and minerals than a candy bar, but ultimately this is still pretty much sugar with a side of sugar.

  • @johnkauchis8384
    @johnkauchis8384 9 месяцев назад

    this looks awesome i bet you could even coat or drizzle with some good dark chocolate which in small amounts is a healthy option and would balance the sweetness of the fruit

  • @02ujtb00626
    @02ujtb00626 Год назад +3

    I would definitely eat this, looks delish, but it is no substitute for my fave candy bars. I would eat these more regularly if course, they are healthier after all, but a snickers or a chunky bar is a nice treat once in a while.

  • @Joshman601
    @Joshman601 Год назад +1

    Those remind me of the food bars from the movie Snow Piercer.

    • @user-mn3vt2sl1m
      @user-mn3vt2sl1m 2 месяца назад

      It reminds me of a time I went to eat my last boyfriend ass.

  • @wrongusername
    @wrongusername 9 месяцев назад +794

    Anything that contains dates just tastes like dates.

    • @pulmonaut7496
      @pulmonaut7496 9 месяцев назад +137

      Add peanut butter and cover in chocolate and you get a snickers bar. No date taste.

    • @emilioknittel
      @emilioknittel 9 месяцев назад +22

      Good

    • @KURENKATO
      @KURENKATO 8 месяцев назад +20

      ​@@pulmonaut7496nah this is insane

    • @LeSadistique
      @LeSadistique 8 месяцев назад +26

      Luckily, it's my favorite fruit.

    • @Vokdor1
      @Vokdor1 8 месяцев назад +9

      Need better dates

  • @katjafarbenfroh8646
    @katjafarbenfroh8646 Год назад

    very good I make those too ...to ad coconut I will try. I put a bit salt sometimes chilie as well on them. Healthy candy makes a huge difference in my life.

  • @ericmedlock
    @ericmedlock Год назад +4

    As long as it contains chocolate, nogut, or Carmel I'm in! Candy is candy, it's a treat, not a staple of your diet, splurge a little

    • @angeltt4390
      @angeltt4390 Год назад +1

      Agreed. Sugar is sugar, wether its refined cane juice or dried fruit, its all refined fructose = sugar. Those Dates (130g) = approx 86.45g sugar, those Apricots (80g) = approx 42.72g sugar, those Prunes (80g) = approx 30.48g sugar. Cashews (70g) = approx 4.13g sugar. so 86.45 + 42.72 + 30.48 + 4.13 = 163.78g divide by 12 (portion size quoted) thats approx 13.64g sygar per bar. *Fructose is STILL SUGAR* then add in the carb content that would be converted into sugar in the body. May as well just have a treat size candy bar.
      It irks me when people spout that theyre "healthy" coz theyve had a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice - essentially consuming 5-8 oranges in one go which contains more sugar than a fun size milk chocolate bar.

    • @davidfence6939
      @davidfence6939 Год назад +1

      @@angeltt4390 exactly, it's not as healthy as he says. Those bars are as bad a candy bar for a type 2 diabetic. Carbs are sugar and if the energy isn't burned they're fat. Fruits aren't meant to be readily available. They're meant to be seasonal.

  • @billk9628
    @billk9628 3 месяца назад +1

    Made these last year and they were so good I ate the whole pan. Sadly, I also found out a day later that I had a blockage in my small intestine and was in the hospital for 10 days. This did not help! They were really good tho!

  • @judeirwin2222
    @judeirwin2222 Год назад +5

    If you put the knife into the freezer for 15 minutes , it makes cutting much easier. This is still high in sugar (fructose), and calling it “natural” doesn’t alter the fact that it will cause an insulin spike and affect your liver.

    • @Ganpignanus
      @Ganpignanus 3 месяца назад

      not for a normal healthy person.

  • @melblacke5726
    @melblacke5726 9 месяцев назад

    I love this......what a great idea! I'll be making some this weekend and did not know about coconut but I am going to toast it first.

  • @claimedusername
    @claimedusername 10 месяцев назад +3

    My high ass thought for a second this man was eating rusted iron bars as a healthy snack

  • @RestlessHarp
    @RestlessHarp Год назад +1

    This looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it. Thank you!

  • @sahmed1359
    @sahmed1359 3 месяца назад +12

    Better just to eat the fruit and nuts whole and avoid all the unnecessary work

    • @pawelhyzopski6456
      @pawelhyzopski6456 2 месяца назад +3

      I cannot say for peanuts, but blended raw fruits are bad. They spike sugar. Most likely this would go for blended dried fruits too.
      So way easier to snack straight from package and prolly lot safier.

  • @Serjohn
    @Serjohn Год назад +2

    i've broken a cheap food processor doing this before, i reccomend blending the dry ingredients and the fruit seperate then combine them by hand

  • @Solitude11-11
    @Solitude11-11 Год назад +4

    Probably more sugar in those than a candy bar! 😂

  • @LIZZIE-lizzie
    @LIZZIE-lizzie Год назад +2

    Very nice!
    Sesame seeds go well in this recipe, also.
    Thank you 🥰

  • @AshGreen359
    @AshGreen359 Год назад +10

    Yeah that's full of sugar anyway

    • @herbbowler2461
      @herbbowler2461 9 месяцев назад +3

      We need raw sugar for energy. That sounds good, tasty and healthy.
      I make something very similar with added honey and freeze it, for a healthy hot summer day snack.

    • @AshGreen359
      @AshGreen359 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@herbbowler2461 We don't need sugar for energy. We evolved to burn fat for energy.

    • @herbbowler2461
      @herbbowler2461 9 месяцев назад

      @@AshGreen359
      Yes we burn fat.
      Still not 1 cell in your body except fat cells can live without glucose. Not 1 muscle or organ can live without glucose.
      Approximately 80% of our brains fuel must be glucose.
      Many people can't function mentally or physically without carbs because there bodies have lost the ability to convert protein into glucose. A lack of glucose in the blood will cause coma. Cut back more. Serious, permanent brain damage or death.
      That's just glucose calories for energy.
      Glucose has a long list of other bodily functions that only glucose can fulfill.
      So to say we don't need is like saying we don't need air to breath.

    • @AshGreen359
      @AshGreen359 9 месяцев назад

      @@herbbowler2461 True, your body converts fat. We wouldn't have survived the ice age otherwise

    • @herbbowler2461
      @herbbowler2461 9 месяцев назад

      @@AshGreen359
      IThe body converts glucose to fat. But can only convert protein to glucose. Most can't convert enough to sustain themselves.

  • @a.p.5429
    @a.p.5429 Год назад +1

    This looks so good. Always looking for packable food for hiking. If it mashes a bit, its ok.

  • @tombiggs4687
    @tombiggs4687 2 месяца назад

    There is a product in the US called "Larabar" which are bars mostly made of dates and nuts, with other fruits or flavors added in. I rely on them for a quick 'meal' when I am away from home or restaurants. I shall try your recipe too! Thank you.

  • @HomerSimpson2121
    @HomerSimpson2121 Год назад +8

    Why did you compare these to Candy bars?? 😂😂😂 they’re nothing like this at all. It’s like saying “instead of wearing shoes I jump out of airplanes”

    • @ZedNevada
      @ZedNevada 10 месяцев назад +1

      Ha ha 😂. Yep. Click bait bull'shark' as usual 🤭

    • @iamtheteapot7405
      @iamtheteapot7405 9 месяцев назад +2

      It's a healthy alternative snack, there isn't a healthy version of a sugar bar bro.

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 9 месяцев назад +1

      He didn’t say these are candy bars; he said, “This is what I eat INSTEAD of candy bars.”

    • @HomerSimpson2121
      @HomerSimpson2121 9 месяцев назад

      @@JBM425he’s making something that is similar to candy bars but “healthier”. That’s the whole idea of the video. Idk what your point is

  • @Rad_Dan
    @Rad_Dan Год назад

    These look great. Can’t wait to try them. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
    @Stan_in_Shelton_WA Год назад +4

    Sugar is sugar, natural but not healthy.

    • @andrewpepperoni197
      @andrewpepperoni197 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, still I think it's the alternative to ultra processed, pre digested ingredients from factories. Also in adequate amounts it is healthy as we need it to function, we made it unhealthy by over consuming it.

    • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
      @Stan_in_Shelton_WA 9 месяцев назад

      Actually, sugar is not necessary. @@andrewpepperoni197

    • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
      @Stan_in_Shelton_WA 9 месяцев назад

      Pre digested? what are you buy and from where?@@andrewpepperoni197

  • @oykuguclu9185
    @oykuguclu9185 3 месяца назад

    Will definitely try this!! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🦋

  • @9xqspx6
    @9xqspx6 6 месяцев назад

    Love your videos, brother Sasha. Greetings from Hungary.

  • @MrJacobmetcalf
    @MrJacobmetcalf Год назад

    This is the video that got Me watching you and i'm looking forward to watching all your other ones

  • @hephzibahbradshaw9509
    @hephzibahbradshaw9509 Год назад

    Thank you.
    I hear your heart.
    WE give THANKS.
    ONE LOVE.

  • @flyingcod14
    @flyingcod14 Месяц назад

    I tried this with dates, prunes, cacao nibs, cashews, pistachios and chia seeds. Tasted nice for the first try.

  • @hyperbabygames
    @hyperbabygames Год назад

    Nice.. going to try these this week. Thanks for the great recipe.

  • @carolseven3802
    @carolseven3802 Год назад

    First time seeing one of your videos and happily I’ve subscribed! I’m delighted to have found you.

  • @sandersk2605
    @sandersk2605 Год назад +1

    I might try adding protein powder instead of coconut powder

  • @BarbarianBard
    @BarbarianBard Год назад

    I feel like these would be amazing for hikes, thanks for this recipe.

  • @ljprep6250
    @ljprep6250 10 месяцев назад

    That has a lot of the ingredients I was getting in Atkins coconut chocolate bars and Larabars. I ate half a bar at a time.
    DEFINITELY going to make some of these! Love dates, apricots, chocolate, coconut, and cashews.
    The Winco near me has very inexpensive bulk nuts and fruits.

  • @mildthing
    @mildthing 5 месяцев назад

    Imma gonna be making these, for sure. Thank you for the video

  • @robb7439
    @robb7439 Год назад

    Great and so simple! Many thanks, fella!

  • @Stephen2K4
    @Stephen2K4 Месяц назад

    Thats stupidly easy to make. Im in training mode after surgery, rebuilding my body, and I'm always looking for a snack because I just feel hungry all the time. Thank you for this resipe

  • @sallyeblen7032
    @sallyeblen7032 Год назад

    I made these and everyone loved them. thanks

  • @ralsharp6013
    @ralsharp6013 9 месяцев назад

    Yum! 😮 That would be delicious with a sprinkle of 'toasted coconut' pressed in on top!

  • @ClaireMontgomerySalsaEclaire
    @ClaireMontgomerySalsaEclaire 2 месяца назад

    So excited to try this! Thanks ^^ from a sweet addict and emotional eater who needs some comfort food this week ;)❤

  • @miloradvlaovic
    @miloradvlaovic Год назад

    OMW it doesn't even use oil. Fantastic. Definitelly healthy, now I gotta try it out.

  • @suekleinman6737
    @suekleinman6737 Год назад +1

    Looks delicious can't wait to make this.