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Homemade Nakd Bars

  • Writer: Janice Tracey
    Janice Tracey
  • 32 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

Nute and date bars with two wrapped up in greaseproof paper

The shop bought Nakd bar is a great product but not always easy to find so I thought I'd try my hand at a homemade nakd bar.


This is a healthy, high fibre but high calorie 'energy' bar.  Literally dates, nuts, raisins and cacao.  I always take a few on the Camino with me and eat them 1/2 bar at a time when energy is low and there's another few hours till we hit civilisation and a shop or cafe. 


Handy for hill walking, golf days out or just days when meal timing or prep has gone array.


138 calories, 3g fibre, 3g protein but a pretty high sugars content (from the dates and raisins).  


Not a great option if you're sitting on the couch but if you are on an active day: moving, walking, exercising etc then the sugars will burn up easily.  


Homemade Nakd Bars Recipe

(downloadable PDF at end of blog)


Ingredients


·       175g dates +150g raisins

·       225 g Cashew nuts

·       2 tbs cacao powder (unsweetened)

·       1 tsp vanilla essence

 

Method

1.      Blitz until crumbly or like rubble

2.     Line a 2lb loaf tin with cling film and squash in the mixture and flatten down well.

3.     Refrigerate for an hour.  Slice into 12 bars.  Wrap in greaseproof paper and twist the ends.  Should keep for a few weeks in the fridge.

4.     Add in your own flavours eg lemon juice, orange juice, swap some nuts for peanut butter.  Sneak a look at the back of the bars in the supermarket for ideas.



Makes 16 x 35g bars or 32 half size bars


Per portion (1 of 16)

Energy: 138 kcal​, Protein: 3g​,  Sugars: 15 g (mostly from dates and raisins)​, Fibre: 2.8 g


Reminder – Due to the high sugar content, these are an energy snack for high activity days, not a sitting on the couch snack.


Storage Tips for the Homemade Nakd Bar


Fridge storage

  • Shelf life: 10–14 days

  • Best stored: airtight container (lined with baking paper between layers if stacked)

Why this works:

  • Dried fruit = naturally preservative, so they don’t spoil quickly

  • Cashews = stable fats, but can eventually soften and taste slightly “duller” over time

  • Fridge helps keep them firm and prevents them becoming overly sticky or fermenting in warm kitchens


Freezing

  • Yes, they freeze very well 

Freezer life:

  • Up to 2–3 months (good quality) 

  • Technically safe longer, but flavour/texture is best within this window

How to freeze:

  • Wrap individually (or layer with baking paper)

  • Store in airtight container or freezer bag

  • Label  

Defrosting:

  • 20–40 minutes at room temperature

  • Or eat slightly chilled straight from freezer if you prefer a firmer texture


Practical note


Freezing is actually a helpful behaviour tool:


  • Slows down “grab and go” grazing

  • Encourages intentional portioning (you take one out, not half the batch)

  • Helps maintain structure if someone is working on weight loss consistency


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