Five seed energy bars
Five seed energy bars are a wholesome snack combining flaxseeds, chia seeds, pepitas, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds with dried cranberries, coconut and cinnamon. The Thermomix TM7 grinds, chops and mixes everything into a sticky mixture ready for pressing and chilling. Ideal as a grab-and-go snack, lunchbox treat or pre-workout energy boost without refined sugars.
About this recipe
Five seed energy bars are exactly the kind of recipe the Thermomix TM7 was made for: one bowl, no oven required, and a wholesome snack ready in minutes. Searching for healthy homemade energy bar recipes or quick snack ideas for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one brings together flaxseeds, chia seeds, pepitas, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds, bound with extra virgin olive oil, vanilla bean paste and shredded coconut, then studded with tart dried cranberries and a whisper of ground cinnamon. The TM7 grinds part of the seeds to a coarse meal that acts as a natural binder, while the rest stays crunchy for contrast. Press the mixture into a tin, chill until firm, and cut into bars. They are ideal for lunchboxes, pre-gym fuel, office drawers and long walks — a genuinely useful snack rather than a sugary treat.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: For a firmer bar, grind a larger portion of the pepitas and sunflower seeds into a coarse meal before adding the whole seeds; the ground mixture binds the cranberries and coconut far better than whole seeds alone.
- Tip 2: Press the mixture very firmly into a lined tin using the back of a spoon or a second tin; loose pressing causes crumbly bars. Chill thoroughly before cutting with a sharp knife warmed under hot water.
- Tip 3: Store the bars in an airtight container between sheets of baking paper in the fridge, or wrap individually and freeze; a chilled bar holds its shape best in a lunchbox on warm days.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1 (nut-free school version): Replace the pepitas with extra sunflower seeds and add a spoonful of tahini to reinforce the sesame flavour; check your school's allergy policy regarding sesame before packing.
- Variation 2 (festive winter version): Swap the cranberries for chopped dried figs and add grated orange zest plus a pinch of mixed spice alongside the cinnamon for a cosy seasonal flavour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The built-in scale of the TM7 weighs flaxseeds, pepitas and sesame seeds straight into the bowl to the gram. [Built-in scale]
- Coarse grinding - The Thermomix grinds sunflower seeds into a sticky meal that naturally binds the bars without added syrups. [Grinding]
- Quick chopping - The TM7 chops dried cranberries evenly so every bar contains tart bursts of fruit. [Chopping]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends coconut, cinnamon and vanilla through the seed mixture for consistent flavour in seconds. [Mixing]
- Gentle heating - The TM7 warms the olive oil and vanilla bean paste precisely so the mixture presses together without cooking the seeds. [Heating]
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- flaxseeds
- white chia seeds
- pepitas
- sunflower seeds
- sesame seeds
- dried cranberries
- shredded coconut
- ground cinnamon
- vanilla bean paste