I get energized everytime I make Raw Energy Bars at home. I have tried several recipes and flavors before; but, this Chocolate, Cashew, and Almond flavor is currently my favorite! It's made from scratch using raw ingredients, such as Medjool dates, cashew, almond, cocoa, and coconut. You will be amazed with the end result. Not only are these bars good for you, they also taste great! So, if you are into raw energy bars, then you may want to try this recipe. If possible, please send me your feedback as well. Have a great weekend.
Raw Energy Bars~Chocolate, Cashew, And Almond
Ingredients
2 Cups (300g) Moist Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped
2 Cups (280g) Raw Cashew Nuts
½ Cup (60g) Raw Almond (without skin)
¾ Cup (75g) Cocoa Powder
A Pinch Of Sea Salt
½ Cup (40g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconuts
2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 to 3 Tbsp Cold Water
Equipment: Food Processor
11 ½ x 4 ½ inches (29 x 12 cm) Loaf pan, lined with aluminum foil
Method
Combine chopped dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse and process all the ingredients together until the texture is coarse. Then add the shredded coconut, a quick pulse, and add the vanilla extract, a little water at a time until it reaches a dry but moist dough consistency. Scrape the dough mixture into the lined pan, press evenly with a rubber spatula, and chill for about an hour before serving.
*New Flavor: Chocolate Orange
Thanks for sharing the recipe. Those bars are very expensive at the store.
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great recipe. i think it'd also be good to mix in some vegan protein powder or spirullina for an extra health boost! bookmarked this with my cookmarked.com account!
ReplyDelete@Anonymous: Thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! I've made these without the choccolate and in little balls before. This is definitely happening next time- can't resist the chocolate, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI can tell by looking that I would just love these! unfortunately, I can't seem to find moist Medjool dates around here. wonder if the dried out ones would process almost as well? definitely, definitely will be revisiting this recipe. thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteYou can soak half the dates in water for an hour to provide moisture if your dates are really dry. This works with any dried fruit.
DeleteWhat a great recipe! Congrats on the Top 9 today!
ReplyDelete@Dmarie: You can soak the dried dates with water for an hour, or until they soften before you process them.
ReplyDeleteI just made these and they are AMAZING! I don't have access or the funds for medjool dates, so i just used the ones i could find (as long as they had no added sugar)and soaked them for an hour to plump them up. I also used dark cocoa powder because thats all i ever have on hand, and added a tablespoon of agave to sweeten it a litte. DELISH! I cut them up into 8 bars and wrapped them up and threw them in the fridge. Now i have pre workout snacks for the whole week! Thanks! Next time i'm going to use less cocoa since I use dark and mix in some chia and hemp seeds at the end. Thanks for the great recipe! I'll be making this weekly.
ReplyDelete@Bethany: Fantastic! I am glad you like the bars. I like the idea of adding some Chia and hemp seeds too. I will try it next time. Thanks.
ReplyDeletei made something similar tonight with 1 cup almonds, 1 cup dates (any kind), 4 T special dark cocoa, 1 t vanilla extract. soo tasty. i can't stop eating them. going to try your recipe next.
ReplyDeleteI made these a few days ago and now I grab one for breakfast on my way out the door in the mornings. They're so good! I love that there's no oil or anything but yummy goodness in here. I posted my tweaks on my blog (with several links back to you, of course). Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDelete@Anna: That's fantastic! Thanks for the link, and it's good to know that you enjoyed the bars.
ReplyDeleteHow many bars does this recipe make?
DeleteI made these today and halved the recipe which was a horrible idea... I should have made the whole recipe x2!! I absolutely love these bars.. they are so easy to make, take no time at all, and you don't even have to bake them. I will be making these over and over again, thank you!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow long will these keep for in the fridge?
ReplyDelete@Anonymous: One week!
ReplyDeleteso so tasty!! i have just started and raw food diet and was getting VERY bored of plain, single food. but these are AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteand the possibilities are endless... thank you for getting me excited and inspired :)
These are MAGICAL! Had to send your recipe around the office :)
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So good! I didn't have cashews so I used pumpkin seeds & sunflower seeds, as well as Hemp protein powder & a banana too plus chai seeds!!! Yum!!
ReplyDeleteCan I use almonds with the skin on? Thanks for this yummy sounding recipe!! Going to try very soon!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, you can.
DeleteI made #2 today, and doubled the recipe. I had to sub half the dates for raisins. They turned out nicely! The only thing is that they are a little sticky on the surface. But, they are all individually wrapped in plastic, so one can hold them that way and not messy the hands. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDo you have the calorie count for this bar?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I don't have the calorie count but will post it once I have it. Thanks for your comment.
DeleteHow about a complete nutritional break down? I am diabetic and would like to know the carbohydrate and fiber contents as well. Thanks!
DeleteWaiting for these bad boys to come out of the fridge. I'm so excited!
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ReplyDeleteI'm the developer/creator of this recipe. It's tried and tested by me before I posted it on my website. Thank you for letting me know about the natural delights website. They posted their recipe sometime November 2011 and copied word for word from my recipe. Here is the proof: http://web.archive.org/web/20111122205842/http://www.naturaldelights.com/recipes/snacks/medjool-date-raw-energy-bars
DeletePlease get your fact right before you start accusing people! The recipe is mine, and I have asked them to remove from their website, which they did. I hope you learn a lesson from this, don't jump into conclusions, do your homework!
It's common courtesy to at least say who the original creator of the recipe is: http://www.naturaldelights.com/recipes/snacks/medjool-date-raw-energy-bars/
ReplyDeleteFYI- the other recipe is good too.
Please get your fact right before you start accusing people! The recipe is mine, and I have asked them to remove from their website, which they did. I hope you learn a lesson from this, don't jump into conclusions, do your homework!
DeleteHey Angie, I tried these at home and everyone loved them. The recipe stayed sticky and clings to the foil. Had to eat them with a spoon. Could you tell me what could have gone wrong?
ReplyDeleteI guess the mixture might be too wet. It should be sticky enough to hold the dough together. Maybe reduce the water, or add extra almond, and lined the tin with plastic wrap. Hope this help, and thanks for trying the recipe.
DeleteLove these! My first time making anything with dates. They're like delicious energy brownies without the guilt. I've added in different kinds of nuts and it has always come out fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome!
DeleteI've made these 2x now since finding your recipe, they are so good! I am out of coco or I would be making another batch right now! I have found that using homemade vanilla extract from vodka and vanilla beans tasted much better than the extract from the store, much less alcohol-ly taste. The first time I also added some sunflower seeds and those were really tasty as well. I read some of the previous posts and did not find a problem with sticky-ness. I agree, probably too much water in the mix.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, it will be an ongoing favorite for the rest of my life. :)
Fantastic! I'm glad you like the recipe and thanks for the feedback.
DeleteHi Angie;
ReplyDeleteI was about to make the recipe but sat down to do a calorie count and found that the batch is a total of 2950 calories, which works out to 369/bar for 8 bars.I am trying to lose weight and have to deal with diabetic issues, so I need to make these a bit more user friendly. Any suggestions? My first thought is to change the cashews... Thanks!
Hey Les Walsh, I'm not sure if you swap cashew with other nuts will change the calories.
DeleteThank you for the calorie count...I am thinking that you may want to use it as a quick snack and cut down your meals throughout the day...I will be using it at work as a meal replacement..I am also dieting and if you are active throughout the day you can add a few calories to your meal plan...That is how I look at it...I am going to make them today and shared your recipe on my facebook for others to try as well..they sound delicious and better than the store bought which i find extremely sweet. Thank you for sharing your recipe..
DeleteThese were so great! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYum Yum Yum... A friend sent me this link yesterday, made them last night. THANK YOU : )
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend is a super picky eater when it comes to healthy food. I like the fact that most of the ingredients he isn't fond of are pulverized, so he would never know the difference. Sometimes you have to trick those silly picky eaters. I can't wait to try this recipe out, they look delicious! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Thanks! This is the first time I have tried making anything like this. I think they might also be nice with dried figs instead of dates... Might need to soak the figs a bit first to get them sticky though. Crunch on!!
ReplyDeletedo not try to make these in a Vitamix. They just get all crammed in the bottom! I made them in my Kitchenaid and they turned out wonderfully! I added cocoa nibs and then pressed hemp and flax seeds on top!! absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeleteHello, I just tried your energy bars today and they are fantastic! We'd love to post them on our blog site plant-based4health.com. Would that be alright?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your consideration and your wonderful recipe!
Kathy
I'm glad the bars turned out great for you. Yes, you can post them with the recipe link on your blog. Thanks for the feedback and comment.
DeleteI made these last night and am enjoying one now. Fantastic recipe and so easy. I used coconut water and added 2 tablespoons almond butter. Also melted about 1/2 cup 85% cacao chips and spread a thin layer on top. Meant to add chia and flax, but forgot. Absolutely delicious recipe with so many possibilities... THANK YOU !
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI included your recipe in a list of 33 different healthy breakfast recipes. I hope you don't mind the link back to your website :). If you are not ok with it, just let me know and I will take it down: http://hbhcoaching.com/33-healthy-breakfast-ideas-to-kickstart-your-day/
Be well & Be Happy,
Cameron Hooper
I'm okay with it and thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteJust made with equal parts chopped medjool dates, prunes and cranberries and turned out great. Medjool dates are more expensive so I did this as a budget recipe and equally delicious.
ReplyDeleteI analysed the calories, the results are here http://www.caloriecount.com/raw-energy-bars-recipe-r1797707
ReplyDeleteNot as good as I thought they would be, a bit too high cal for me atm.
Hi,this recipe sounds delicious. I was wondering how many bars this recipe counts for. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteMade these tonight. They taste great and will take some with me on my bike ride tomorrow. Any idea how long I can keep them in the fridge. Or can I freeze them. Would love to know as making lots and freezing sounds like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazingly delicious! So hard to believe there is no sugar in them, only the dates!! I made them into little balls and must admit that I'd prefer them to any truffle or candy bar any day! Thank you very very much!!
ReplyDeleteBest snacks for nursing moms! Energy dense, store well in the freezer, and they can be eaten with one hand. My sister brought over a batch when I had my first child, and I made two batches for the freezer as I wait for baby #2. Thanks for the recipe.
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