Learn how to make a three-ingredient blueberry almond energy bars recipe thats the perfect dupe for RXBARs.

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That said, there are a few perks to making your own delicious little energy-giving snacks at home.

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Because we could all use a few more toasted almonds in our midday nosh, amirite?

(…And you could quite easily toss these together during your next commercial break.)

How to make them, ahead.

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Theyre made with three simple ingredients: roasted almonds, dried blueberries, and pitted dried dates.

Eating them regularly has been associated with areduced risk of cardiovascular diseaseandstabilized blood sugar levels.

Other research also confirms that almonds can quickly help you recover from workouts byreducing inflammation and soreness.

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Blueberries are anti-inflammatory af

Blueberries are home to a goldmine of antioxidants.

They have aboutthree grams of gut-friendly fiberper one-quarter cup serving, too.

Dates are a potassium powerhouse

Onto the third and final ingredient: Dates.

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Like the dried blueberries, dates help give these tasty bars delicious sweetnessfree of any refined sugars.

And to complete the trifecta, theres fiber in this ingredient, too.

Meaning every single ingredient in these bars will help keep you regular.

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Remove almonds from the oven and allow them to cool.

Pulse the mixture to break everything apart.

Pulse, blend, and keep this going until the mixture sticks together and forms a ball.

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Empty the mixture onto wax paper or parchment.

With your hands, press the mixture down and form roughly an eight-by-eight-inch square.

Finally, remove it from the fridge and cut it into 12 smaller squares.

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Then, place them in a container, and refrigerate for up to three weeks.

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