3 Ingredient Energy Bar⏱ 15 min total

3 Ingredient Energy Bar

Per 1 serving · 66 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
221
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.2g
    5% of calories
  • Carbs
    44g
    73% of calories
  • Fat
    6g
    22% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of 3 Ingredient Energy Bar (66 g) has 221 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (21% DV) and copper (31% DV).

Per 100 g
337cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.4g
Net carbs
39g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.9g
36 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin E21%
  • Copper31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber18%
  • Riboflavin (B2)12%
  • Iron11%
  • Magnesium13%
  • Phosphorus12%
  • Manganese18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 min
  1. 1

    Pulse everything in food processor until everything clumps together and forms a ball.

  2. 2

    Form into a thick square in an 8x8" pan lined with parchment. Chill at least 1 hour in fridge. Wrap individually in plastic or wax paper.

  3. 3

    Recipe formulation and image from: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-easy-3-ingredient-energy-bars-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-184306

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (66 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A3 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
21%
Vitamin K2 μg
1%
Thiamine0 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
9%
Folate (B9)11 μg
3%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline10 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium57 mg
6%
Iron1 mg
11%
Potassium362 mg
8%
Magnesium53 mg
13%
Phosphorus81 mg
12%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.3 mg
31%
Manganese0.4 mg
18%
Selenium1 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid0.4 g—
Beta carotene35 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose12 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose13 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 221 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 42min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 27min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 18min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 31min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in 3 Ingredient Energy Bar?

One serving of 3 Ingredient Energy Bar (1 serving) has 221 calories, which works out to 337 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is 3 Ingredient Energy Bar high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is 3 Ingredient Energy Bar keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 39 g of net carbs and 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in 3 Ingredient Energy Bar?

1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in 3 Ingredient Energy Bar?

36 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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