# Homemade Energy Bars This Recipe From Tasty Yummies Can Be Altered to Include Different Flavors By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-energy-bars References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/07/14/how-to-make-homemade-energy-bars/) Whether you have a plethora of active summer activities planned or need a boost during festival season, these homemade energy bars will do the trick. Created by Beth from Tasty Yummies, the recipe is easily customizable to feature a number of flavor combinations. The food blogger includes instructions for Coconut Mango Lime and Berry Cobbler, but also offers suggestions for other add-in ingredients. The base consists of fried Medjool dates, nuts, shredded coconuts, coconut oil, vanilla extract and additional filling based on what flavor you want. For example, the homemade energy bars could include different nuts, dried fruit, seeds, chocolate, coffee, matcha powder, ginger, spices, herbs, oats or other grains. This also makes it easy to deal with any diet restrictions you might have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Energy Bars:** Opportunity to create energy bars with personalized flavors and ingredients to cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions. - **Alternative Ingredients:** Opportunity to explore and incorporate alternative ingredients such as matcha powder, coffee, and herbs to create unique and nutritious energy bars. - **DIY Snack Solutions:** Opportunity for individuals to make their own energy bars at home, providing a healthier and more cost-effective alternative to store-bought options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health and Fitness:** The health and fitness industry could capitalize on the trend by offering customizable energy bars as a product or service for consumers looking for nutritious and personalized snack options. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies could incorporate alternative ingredients showcased in these homemade energy bars into their own product offerings, providing unique and innovative snack options to consumers. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms could cater to the trend by offering DIY energy bar kits and ingredients, making it easier for individuals to create their own customized energy bars at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unbaked Four-Ingredient Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eattoheal-real-food-bars.md) - [Mini Caffeinated Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-it-energy.md) - [Nutritious Five-Ingredient Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-bar.md) - [Grain-Powered Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-grains-energy-bars.md) - [Slow Release Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawq-cacaoraspberrywalnut-bar.md) - [Convenient Protein Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-fig-breakfast-bar.md) - [Nutritious Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-energy-bar-peanut-chocolate-bar.md) - [Jelly Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-energy-bar.md) - [Customizable Energy Bite Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-bite-mix.md)