Last updated on September 18, 2025
Navratri is a beautiful time of the year when devotion, fasting, prayers, and garba nights all blend well into nine festive days. While the spirit is always high, fasting sometimes leaves me craving for something that boosts my energy levels without kicking me out of my Ketosis. That’s why I have created these High-Protein Amaranth Energy Bars that are likely to become your Navratri go-to as well.
These low carb-friendly energy bars are nutty, crunchy, slightly sweet, and super filling. So, whenever you start feeling your energy is dipping, you can munch on these wholesome, nutty bars. The best part? They keep you fueled for all nine days of fasting while keeping your devotion strong and energy levels steady.
You can also make a batch even after the festive time, especially when traveling or during hectic work days. These bars are mess-free and a much healthier alternative to sugary store-bought snacks. I have already started keeping a few in my handbag, as my tiny energy munchies that come to rescue whenever I’m in the mood for some snacks.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes (plus 1-2 hours setting time)
Servings
10-12 bars
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Total (Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds Combined)
- 1/4 Cup Sliced Dry Coconut
- 2 Cups Puffed Amaranth
- 1 Cup Dates (Seeds Removed)
- 1/2 to 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
Instructions:
- Put a pan over low heat to dry roast pumpkin and sunflower seeds together for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Also, add sliced dry coconut into this mixture and stir for 1-2 more minutes until it turns slightly golden.
- Remove from the pan to a bowl and let it cool.
- Now, add puffed amaranth in the same pan and roast for 1-2 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Take a grinder and add roasted seeds and dates in batches until they form a coarse, sticky mixture.
- Transfer the grinded mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- Add puffed roasted amaranth into this bowl and mix well.
- Add peanut butter to the mixture for binding and shaping the bars. Make sure to blend everything properly.
- Now, add this mixture into silicone molds or spread it evenly on a flat surface.
- Let it sit in your refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Once firm, demold the energy bars from silicone molds or cut the bars (if set on a flat surface), and enjoy.
Nutritional Value:
Calories
150–170 kcal
Carbohydrates
15–18 g (mostly from dates & amaranth)
Fat
8–10 g
Protein
6–7 g
This Navratri, give your fasting plate a tasty twist with my easy-to-prepare High-Protein Amaranth Energy Bars. Do try them out, and if you do, don’t forget to share how it turned out. You can tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your interesting creations. Plus, follow me on these social handles to get a glimpse of my healthy Keto lifestyle.
Also, explore my 9-Day Keto Diet Plan & Recipes For Navratri 2025 and other Navratri-special keto recipes that I’ll be sharing throughout this festive time.
Wishing you a blessed and energetic Navratri!
