This recipe developed after I stumbled across a recipe on Elana’s Pantry. I was looking for something different to make as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up and these hit the spot! They are really soft, so make sure you keep them refrigerated or frozen until you want to eat them.
Chocolate Energy Bars
Inspired by Elana’s Pantry’s ” Chocolate Espresso Power Bars“
3/4 cup walnuts
3/4 cup cashews
3/4 cup almonds
1 tablespoon ground coffee (optional)
1/3 cup high-quality, organic cocoa powder
1/2 cup shredded coconut
16 medjool dates (pitted)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon of sweetener of your choice (coconut sugar, maple syrup, rice syrup, raw honey)
10 drops stevia
1 tablespoon water
coconut oil for pan
In a food processor, blend the nuts, coconut, cocoa, and coffee together until a course flour forms. Add the dates (do not forget to remove the pits!), vanilla, coconut sugar, stevia and water and blend together until combined. It will be sticky. Grease a glass dish (I used a 9×9) with the butter and then dump the mixture in there. Using a spatula (or your fingers), press the dough into the dish until it is packed firmly. Chill in the freezer for a couple hours before cutting. I like tor portion these up individually, so that I can just grab one on the way out the door.
This recipe is part of Fresh Bites Friday | Traditional Tuesdays | Healthy Halloween Candy | Snacktime Saturday |
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Ummm, sooo yummy! Thanks for sharing it at Fresh Bites Friday
I’m going to give these a try very soon! See ya next Friday!
Hi Amy! It’s great to hear from you! Thanks for hosting the Fresh Bites Friday – it’s awesome to check out what everyone’s making and find new blogs to read. I love how this blogging experience has brought me in contact with so many wonderful people! People I would have otherwise never met! Hope you have a wonderful week and I look froward to “seeing” you on Friday!
I would love to make these, but can’t have stevia. Any recommendations?
Hi there! So sorry for the delayed response. You could just omit the stevia. You could add a little extra honey or maple syrup, or just leave the sugar out completely if you wanted a lower carb snack. The dates are pretty sweet as they are, so I don’t think you’d miss it too much!
Is that a TBS each coconut sugar, maple syrup, rice syrup, raw honey or are you saying use TBS of whichever one you choose?
Hi Peggy – That is 1 tbsp of sweetener of your choice. I will go update the post so that it’s a little more clear!