No Bake Brownie Energy Bars
These No Bake Brownie Energy Bars are packed with super food ingredients including dates, pistachios, cherries, walnuts, chia seeds, pecans and coconut. Covered with chocolate and sea salt these are the perfect treat.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- pinch sea salt
Chocolate Coverage (optional)
- 1/4 cup 70% coconut chips/chunks
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
Toppings
- 1 tbsp dried cherries
- 1 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Add dates, pecans, walnuts and pistachios to a food processor. Process until a sticky dough is formed.
- Fold in the melted coconut oil, chia seeds, vanilla, dried cherries and shredded coconut. Pulse until ingredients are fully combined.
- Line a 9" x 5" baking pan with parchment paper. Then, add dough and press gently until you achieve a smooth and even surface.
- In a small pan melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat. Another alternative is to microwave in low until fully meted. 30 seconds intervals is recommended.
- Pour chocolate mixture over dough and spread evenly. Then, top with chopped pistachios, dried cherries and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Transfer pan to the freezer for at least 1 hour. When ready, remove brownie block from pan and cut into 6 even squares.
- Store brownies in the freezer. Enjoy!