High-Fiber, High-Protein Energy Bars Recipe From a Registered Nurse (7 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes Breakfast Snacks Desserts Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes

Looking for a healthy snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Try this nutritious no-bake chocolate energy bars recipe. This easy energy bar recipe is so delicious, you won't believe it's actually good for you. This raw energy bars recipe is sweet, chewy and filling. And who doesn't need an energy boost at some point during the day? With healthy ingredients you can feel good about, this is one snack recipe you'll want to print and save.

This easy high-fiber energy bars recipe is packed with energizing ingredients like dates, almonds and cocoa powder (check out the health benefits of cocoa powder). These moist, no-bake snacks will satisfy your sweet tooth, thanks to the dates (check out the health benefits of dates). The addition of almonds, pecans and shredded coconut provide a gluten-free source of fiber and nutrition (check out the health benefits of almonds).

To make this simple no-bake energy balls recipe, here's what you'll need to gather: Medjool dates, raw almonds, pecans, cocoa powder, unsweetened shredded coconut, vanilla extract and cold water. The sea salt and toppings are optional. You just combine all the ingredients in a food processor then spread the high-protein mixture into a pan. So easy, and ready in only about 15 minutes (though it needs some time in the fridge to set).

This simple low-sodium recipe can be served for breakfast, as a healthier dessert or as an energizing snack to power you up anytime. Keep these energy bars handy and pack some in your bag before heading out the door.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour to set
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour to set
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups moist Medjool dates, pitted and chopped 
• 2 cups raw almonds
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 3/4 cups cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 2 - 3 tablespoons cold water (adjust as needed)
• pinch sea salt (optional)
• optional toppings: ground coconut, almonds and/or pecans

Here's how to make it: 

1. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor. (If you want to add a little more chocolate flavor, fold in some chocolate chips after blending.)
2. Spoon the mixture into a parchment paper-lined loaf pan. Sprinkle with extra ground almonds, pecans or coconut, if desired. (The number of bars depends upon the size of the slices you cut.)
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow to set before slicing and serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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