Dried Fruit and Nut Log

The Dried Fruit and Nut Log is a simple, no-bake energy snack made by binding together chopped nuts and dried fruits, often using dates or honey as a natural adhesive. It's a popular, portable treat found in health food stores and home kitchens worldwide, with roots in various traditional energy ball and fruit bar recipes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This snack is typically high in healthy fats and protein from the nuts, with carbohydrates coming primarily from the natural sugars in the dried fruit. A standard serving provides a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals like magnesium and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 200-300 calories per 100g log slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	30 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin E	4 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Copper	0.4 mg

Per 1 log (approx. 113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes it unique is its role as a modern, convenient take on ancient survival foods, combining the concentrated energy of dried fruits with the sustained fuel of nuts. It's often celebrated in fitness and whole-food circles for being easily customizable and free from refined sugars.