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5 from 4 votes
/ May 19, 2017 (last updated September 24, 2020)

5-minute Chocolate Energy Bars

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These 5-minute Chocolate Energy Bars are the perfect pick-me-up. They’re quick and easy to make, raw, vegan, gluten-free, customizable, satisfying, nourishing, happiness-inducing and chocolatey!

5 Minute Date and Nut bars

For years, I have been seeing recipes for date balls or bars, and I’ve always thought how perfect they would be for Iftar, the small meal eaten to break the fast during Ramadan (the Islamic holy month of fasting).

Dates are eaten during Iftar as they are a nutrient-dense source of fiber and help regulate your blood sugar after the day of fasting. I often slit the dates open, remove the pits and replace them with a couple of almonds. Almonds are filling and add some necessary nutty crunch to offset the sweet and chewy dates.

5 minute chocolate date bars

These energy bars take the same concept and enhance it with…chocolate! Anything is better with chocolate, right?

Fasting or not, these chocolate energy bars are the perfect pick-me-up. They’re quick and easy to make, raw, vegan, gluten-free, customizable, satisfying, nourishing, happiness-inducing and chocolatey! 🙂

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5 minute chocolate date energy bars

5-minute Chocolate Energy Bars

Izzah Cheema
These 5-minute Chocolate Energy Bars are the perfect pick-me-up. They’re quick and easy to make, raw, vegan, gluten-free, customizable, satisfying, nourishing, happiness-inducing and chocolatey! 🙂
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 13-14 medium medjool dates pitted (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 heaped tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Optional Add-Ins

  • chia seeds
  • chocolate chips
  • white chocolate chips
  • cacao nibs current favorite
  • shredded coconut
  • sesame seeds
  • poppy seeds
  • ground cinnamon
  • instant coffee/espresso powder

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients in a food processor. Process until the almonds have broken down well and the ingredients begins to form into a ball, about 2 minutes. If you are using chocolate chips and would like them somewhat intact, add them toward the end of the chopping.
  • To flatten into bars, either place the dough between wax paper or place it in a quart size ziplock bag and then use a rolling pin to flatten. If using a ziplock bag, use scissors to cut it open after flattening the dough.
  • Cut into bars of desired size. Enjoy right away and store the rest in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 49mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 7gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 77IUCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate bar, date and nut bar
Did you try this recipe?Please let me know in the comments below. If you’re on Instagram, I’d love for you to tag me so I can see your creations.

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  1. pancake says

    February 17, 2021 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely fabulous energy bars. These were so tasty that i ate quite a bit while shaping them. The only thing i changed was soaking the almonds for half an hour in boiled water and removing the skins. It still holds together really well. My daughter enjoyed preparing these too. Great quality time with her 🙂

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    • teaforturmeric says

      February 19, 2021 at 9:38 pm

      Yum! That’s a great tip. Thank you for taking the time to share!

      Reply
  2. Maraha.K says

    April 24, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Hi, what is the calorie count on these?

    Reply
    • teaforturmeric says

      April 24, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      Added the nutrition facts!

      Reply
  3. Mila says

    January 17, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    Hello! What is estimated expiration date?

    Reply
    • teaforturmeric says

      January 22, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Hello! These will stay fresh in the fridge in a sealed container for 4-5 days!

      Reply
  4. Love to bake says

    November 28, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing mash allah. So tasty, thank you!

    Reply
    • teaforturmeric says

      November 29, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Yayy! You’re welcome! Thanks for your review!

      Reply
  5. Hena says

    May 6, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    These sound great! So excited to try making them for iftar. I wonder if the recipe can be made into balls as well.

    Reply
    • teaforturmeric says

      May 6, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Yes, they certainly can!

      Reply

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