Description
A healthy and easy recipe for No-Bake Superfood Brownie Energy Bars that are perfect for a quick snack or energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pitted dates and raw almonds. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and starts to stick together.
- Add the cocoa powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Blend until all ingredients are well combined and form a sticky dough.
- If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour to set. Once firm, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Store the energy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute the almonds with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to the mixture for an extra protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg