No-Bake Power Bars Recipe

By Kristen Arnold MS, RDN, CSSD / November 20, 2021

No-Bake Power Bars Recipe

for sustained energy

These energy AND nutrient-dense bars are great for travel, long active adventures, and easy snacks.
Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups pitted dates
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup coconut, shredded unsweetened
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:
1. Blend dates in food processor until they make a ball on their own.
2. Add all other ingredients to the food processor until it makes a mostly uniform glob.
3. Smoosh glob into a wax paper lined baking dish and the glob is about 3/4 inch thick.
4. Place in freezer for a few hours.
5. Cut into squares to your liking.

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