No-Bake Chocolate Date Energy Bars

Here’s a No-Bake Chocolate Date Energy Bar recipe—healthy, delicious, and naturally sweetened! 🍫🌰✨

Ingredients:

✅ 1 cup pitted dates (softened in warm water if needed)
✅ ½ cup almonds (or any nuts of choice)
✅ ½ cup walnuts (or cashews)
✅ ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
✅ 1 tbsp chia seeds (for extra fiber & omega-3s)
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
✅ A pinch of sea salt
✅ Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (for extra indulgence)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Blend nuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
2️⃣ Add dates, cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla, coconut oil, and salt, then blend until a sticky dough forms.
3️⃣ If too dry, add 1-2 tbsp warm water until it sticks together.
4️⃣ Press the mixture into a lined baking dish to form an even layer.
5️⃣ Optional: Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the top.
6️⃣ Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into bars.
7️⃣ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

💡 Tips:

  • Use Medjool dates for extra sweetness.
  • Add protein powder for a post-workout snack.
  • Sprinkle with shredded coconut for extra texture!

Would you like any adjustments to fit your preferences? 😊

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