Easy Almond Date Energy Bars That Boost Your Day Instantly Recipe
These easy Almond Date Energy Bars combine wholesome ingredients like medjool dates, toasted almonds, and rolled oats to provide a nourishing, delicious snack that boosts your energy throughout the day.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates (soft and plump)
- 1 cup Raw almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- How to Make Almond Date Energy Bars
Soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes until plump and soft, then drain thoroughly.
- Toast almonds
Toast raw almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool.
- Pulse mixture
Pulse soaked dates, toasted almonds, oats, honey, vanilla, and sea salt in a food processor until coarse yet sticky, about 12–15 pulses.
- Prepare pan
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
- Chill
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into bars.
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