No-Bake Vegan Date Energy Bars
Chewy, nutty date bars packed with oats, almonds, and cacao—no oven required. Perfect for quick snacks or post-workout fuel.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 cup pitted Medjool dates, packed
- 1.75 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.75 cup raw almonds
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1.5 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 0.5 cup creamy almond butter stirred until smooth
- 2.5 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.33 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- Pulse oats and almonds in a food processor until a coarse, sandy meal forms.
- Add dates and process until finely chopped and starting to stick together.
- Sprinkle in coconut, chia, cocoa, and salt; pulse to evenly distribute.
- Stir almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Drizzle in the almond butter mixture; process until the dough holds when pressed. Add 1–2 tsp water if dry.
- Fold in chocolate chips by pulsing briefly or stirring by hand.
- Press mixture firmly into the pan. Chill 30 minutes, then lift out and cut into bars.
Notes
Variation: Swap almond butter for peanut butter, or add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for a flavor twist. For extra protein, mix in 2 tbsp plant protein powder and a splash of water to bind.
Storage: Keep bars chilled in an airtight container up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months with parchment between layers.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic No-Bake Vegan Date Energy Bars flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.