Chocolate Date Energy Bars Recipe
These coconut and date energy bars are full of natural, delicious ingredients that will leave you feeling energized without the crash. They're the perfect grab-and-go bars for busy movers and shakers or anyone who just needs a little sweet treat!
INGREDIENTSFor the Bars: |
DIRECTIONSMake the Bars: Makes 6 bars
Submitted by Hanaa Malik | @kneadtheeats |
These coconut and date energy bars are full of natural, delicious ingredients that will leave you feeling energized without the crash. They're the perfect grab-and-go bars for busy movers and shakers or anyone who just needs a little sweet treat!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Navitas Organics Cacao Wafers
- 1 cup large Medjool dates, pitted (about 12 dates)
- ½ cup almonds
- ¼ cup almond butter
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4 Tbsp. Navitas Organics Hemp Powder
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut
- ¼ cup Navitas Organics Cacao Wafers
- 2 tsp. maple syrup
For the Bars:
For the Cacao Drizzle:
Directions
Make the Bars:
- Line a 2-quart loaf tin with parchment paper and lightly grease.
Melt the cacao wafers in a small heatproof bowl (30-second intervals, stirring in between).
- Add all the ingredients into a food processor and process until the mixture resembles sand and sticks together.
- Transfer mixture to the loaf pan and press down to form an even layer.
- Transfer pan to the fridge and let chill for 1 hour.
- Remove from the fridge and tin, and slice into 6 rectangular pieces with a sharp knife.
Make the Cacao Drizzle:
Melt the cacao wafers in a small heatproof bowl (30-second intervals, stirring in between).
- Add the maple syrup and mix until combined.
- Transfer to a Ziploc bag and snip off the end.
- Pipe a drizzle of the cacao mixture on top of the bars. Allow to set then enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge.