Jamie Oliver Pistachio, Apricot & Dark Chocolate Energy Bars Recipe

Total time: 50 minutes

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
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Keto & Health Insights for Jamie Oliver Pistachio, Apricot & Dark Chocolate Energy Bars Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 0%. At 3mg, it's considered low in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of less than 5% as low sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. Too much low sodium is also associated with health problems. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should have 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Jamie Oliver Pistachio, Apricot & Dark Chocolate Energy Bars Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 61 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 241
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 3mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 18g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 52mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 383mg Vitamin A: 13mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • olive oil , for greasing
  • 75 g shelled pistachios
  • 100 g mixed seeds
  • 250 g rolled oats
  • 8 Medjool dates
  • 100 g dried apricots
  • 50 g quality dark chocolate (70%)
  • 100 ml maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons smooth almond butter

Instructions

Visit Jamie Oliver's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)