Protein and energy bars are a big deal in a small package. They combine healthy whole foods that nourish and energize your body in just a few quick bites – and they taste like a treat. Honey, dates and coconut bring sweetness to puffed rice, almonds and cashews in this bake-and-chill bar recipe. Dip one side in melted chocolate and top with a sprinkling of coconut flakes and orange zest for a pretty finish.
Cashew-Coconut Energy Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 184 kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup almond meal
- ¼ cup puffed rice
- ¼ cup almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 Tbsp. cashew butter
- 4 dates chopped
- ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tsp. chia seeds
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ orange juiced and zested
- ¼ cup chocolate melted
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment paper. (Note: Allow paper to hang over sides so bars won’t stick.)
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In large bowl, mix honey, almond meal, cashew butter, cashews, dates, coconut, chia seeds, puffed rice, almonds, orange juice and salt until combined.
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Transfer mixture to baking pan and press down. (Note: Use flat object that fits within pan to compress ingredients.)
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Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely, around 20 minutes. Lift from pan with parchment paper and place on wire rack for additional 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Using sharp knife, cut into bars.
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In microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate in 15 second increments until liquid.
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Dip top of each bar in chocolate and place on wire rack, chocolate side up; top with orange zest and coconut shreds.
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Refrigerate coated bars for 10 minutes before wrapping individually in parchment paper.
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Store in cool place, covered, for up to 1 week.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Cashew-Coconut Energy Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 165mg5%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 13IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.