I couldn't tell you the last time I bought snack bars! I love making my own because I can control the ingredients I use! A lot of the ones from the store have additives, added sugar, and all around crappy ingredients. These No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bars are filled with healthy, raw, nutrient dense ingredients like organic pumpkin seeds, almonds, and shredded coconut! They're a great homemade snack that only take a few minutes to make, and don't require any baking! (The best part!)

Chocolate energy bars on a baking sheet.

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🍴 Ingredients & Notes

Raw Almonds - They don't have to be raw, but I usually buy the Wild Soil Organic almonds in bulk from Amazon.
Medjool Dates - Make sure to remove the pit.
Salt
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut - You could use sweetened, but I don't usually purchase that for baking.
Coconut Oil - The oil can be at room temperature!
Cacao Powder - You can use cocoa powder, but I prefer raw cacao powder because it's more nutrient dense.
Pumpkin Seeds
Rice Cakes - I like using the Lundberg whole grain rice cakes because they're denser, heartier, and crispier! You can use any rice cake that you have on hand. (I buy them at Whole Foods.)

Close up shot of energy bars with chocolate drizzle on top.

🍴 Step by Step Instructions

Start by adding almonds, dates, and salt into your food processor. Blend for a couple minutes until it becomes a sticky consistency. You might need to scrape down the edges with a spatula or knife. Once it's done, pinch the mixture between your fingers to make sure the mixture sticks together.
Next add your shredded coconut, cacao powder, coconut oil, and pumpkin seeds into the food processor. Blend until chunky. (About 30-60 seconds.)
Break apart your rice cakes into larger chunks, and then add them to the mixture. Pulse a couple times until they're broken up, and mixed in thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into a 8x8 square baking dish. Press the mixture in until it's packed and even on the top. Place in the freezer for one hour.
Once they're set, use a sharp knife to cut into bars or squares. OPTIONAL: Drizzle melted chocolate on top!

How to store leftovers

After I cut them into squares or bars, I place them into an air tight glass storage container. If your baking dish comes with a lid - even better! You could also store them in the refrigerator, but I prefer them frozen!

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Recipe

Overhead shot of chocolate energy bars on a baking sheet.

No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bars

Name: No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Raw Almonds; 6 Medjool Dates (Make sure to remove the pit.); 1/4 Teaspoon Salt; 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut; 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil; 1/4 Cup Cacao Powder; 1/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds; 2 Rice Cakes

These No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bars are filled with healthy, raw, nutrient dense ingredients like organic pumpkin seeds, almonds, and shredded coconut! They're a great homemade snack that only take a few minutes to make, and don't require any baking! (The best part!)

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Freeze 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 184 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1 Cup Raw Almonds
6 Medjool Dates Make sure to remove the pit.
¼ Teaspoon Salt
½ Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
¼ Cup Coconut Oil
¼ Cup Cacao Powder
¼ Cup Pumpkin Seeds
2 Rice Cakes

Instructions

Start by adding almonds, dates, and salt into your food processor. Blend for a couple minutes until it becomes a sticky consistency. You might need to scrape down the edges with a spatula or knife. Once it's done, pinch the mixture between your fingers to make sure the mixture sticks together.
Next add your shredded coconut, cacao powder, coconut oil, and pumpkin seeds into the food processor. Blend until chunky. (About 30-60 seconds.)
Break apart your rice cakes into larger chunks, and then add them to the mixture. Pulse a couple times until they're broken up, and mixed in thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into a 8x8 square baking dish. Press the mixture in until it's packed and even on the top. Place in the freezer for one hour.
Once they're set, use a sharp knife to cut into bars or squares. OPTIONAL: Drizzle melted chocolate on top!

Notes

For the chocolate drizzle, I just mixed coconut oil, cacao powder, maple syrup, and sea salt! You could also make your own homemade chocolate, or melt down dark chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

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