First off, may I just point out that if you buy energy bars from the store pretty regularly, this post is just the right place for you. I mean, seriously, once you realize how easy and quick it is to make homemade energy bars, you will never go back buy those chemical and sugar-laden bars from the market again. Therefore, today I have this awesome recipe for Dates and Coconut Energy bars that is not only packed full of essential nutrients but are also very delicious and chewy in texture.
Also, these Dates and Coconut Energy Bars can serve as a perfect post-workout snack or even after a long, draining, stressful day. These bars taste so good that you can even have them as a guilt-free dessert. So, if you’re looking for a healthy and delicious energy bar recipe that’s homemade, give this a try.
If you like this Dates and Coconut Energy Bars recipe, I am happy to let you know that I have many other no-bake energy bars/bites recipes on my blog. Some of my favourites are
- Chocolate Covered Dates With Peanut Butter
- 5-ingredient Protein Bars
- Choco Oatmeal Raisin Bars
- Homemade Yoga Bars
Dates And Coconut Energy Bars | No Bake, Sugar-free and Vegan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 persons 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Find a step-by-step recipe for these chewy, delicious, and healthy Dates And Coconut Energy Bars here. These are vegan, sugar-free, and of course guilt-free.
Ingredients
Bottom layer
- 1 cup dates (soft and pitted)
- 1½ desiccated (or powdered) coconut
- ½ cup flaxseeds
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
Top layer
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup desiccated (or powdered) coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, preferably cold press and extra virgin
- 2 tbsp date syrup (non-vegan option = honey)
Toppings
- Nuts and seeds of choice (I used dry roasted almonds here)
Instructions
- To begin with, in a mixer grinder, add all the ingredients mentioned under the ‘bottom layer’ heading. Blend until there is a sticky yet coarse paste. Don’t over blend it.
- Then, line a baking tray, cake tin, or any deep rectangular/square tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place the paste in the tray evenly and then using a spoon or bottom of a small bowl press it down. This step is required so that everything is spread evenly, is of the same height and it helps the bars stick together and prevents the bar from falling apart.
- Next, repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 for the top layer.
- Then, sprinkle roasted almonds or any nuts and seeds of choice on the top and press with a spoon so that they stick to the surface.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours. Cut in small rectangular bars and serve.
