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Chocolate energy bars stacked on top of each other.

No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bars

No Bake Chocolate Energy Bars are the perfect snack for kids or adults! They're made with healthy, nutrient dense ingredients like pumpkin seeds, cacao powder, almonds, and coconut.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 8x8 Square Baking Dish

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 the almonds, pitted medjool dates, and salt into your food processor. Blend for 1-2 minutes until it becomes a sticky consistency. To test that it's ready, pinch the mixture between your fingers to make sure the mixture sticks together.
  • Next, add shredded coconut, cacao powder, coconut oil, and pumpkin seeds into the food processor. Blend until chunky. (About 30-60 seconds.)
  • Finally, break apart the rice cakes into large chunks and add them into the food processor. Pulse a few times until they're broken up and mixed in thoroughly.
  • Press the mixture into an 8x8 square baking dish or 12 square silicone molds. Place in the freezer for one hour.
  • Once they're set, use a sharp knife to cut into bars or pop them right out of the silicone molds! Optional: Dip the chilled energy bars in melted dark chocolate.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Use the Lundberg rice cakes I recommend. They are very dense and they hold up well in the bars.
  • Do not leave the bars out at room temperature. (Refrigerate or freeze.)
  • Let the bars set for about 30-60 minutes in the freezer before cutting.
  • When cutting the bars in a baking pan, don't try to remove the entire square from the dish. Cut the bars in the dish and carefully remove them one at a time.
  • Use square silicone molds like I did to save time and make perfectly portioned bars! (Plus, it's super satisfying to pop them out.)
  • Add a scoop of protein powder to the almond and date mixture to give these bars a boost of protein!

How To Store Leftovers

Store the leftover energy bars in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator. They will last much longer in the freezer! (Make sure you use a freezer-safe container.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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