Chef John's Chocolate Energy Bars
prep: 20 mins
serving: 12
Nutrition Facts
each serving
KCal
343
Carbs
36g
fiber
7g
Protein
8g
Fat
22g
Saturates
7g
Sugars
21g
Salt
0.23g
Fruit/Veg Portion
-
Ingredients
all 10 types- 2 cups pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 cup raw or roasted unsalted almonds
- 0.75 cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Guittard® Cocoa Rouge)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon cold espresso, or more as needed (or water)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
3 steps in totalStep 1
Place dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cold espresso, vanilla, salt, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off to start, then process for about 1 minute. Check to ensure mixture is sticky and moist enough to come together. Add more coffee if needed. Continue to process until mixture becomes a chunky mass.
Step 2
Line a baking pan with plastic wrap. Scoop mixture into pan. Press down with a spatula until mixture is even. Place a layer of plastic wrap on the surface and smooth again with your hands. Refrigerate until cold and firm, 2 to 3 hours.
Step 3
Remove from the pan and unwrap. Cut into 12 bars.
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