These Coconut Chocolate Chip Energy Bars satisfy your chocolate cravings with an energy boost. These energy bars are made with wholesome ingredients including dates, almond butter and chia seeds.
Lunch spectrum. As long term readers know, my dad has a knack for meals that land on both sides. Remember the smashed black banana?!? Or the hot toasted blueberry peanut butter bagel?!?
Well, another favorite – that hits the middle of the spectrum – is the Met-Rx Cookie Dough Protein Bar. Busy dads will be happy to know it’s perfectly acceptable to send one for your middle school daughter’s lunch.
I might have complained, but truthfully I was ecstatic. Those bars were super delicious – especially to cookie dough obsessed me. I envied the other kids heating up Hot Pockets – but let’s be serious, I got the better lunch for sure.
Today, my dad takes Clif Coconut Chocolate Chip Energy Bars to work. I’ve been desperate to recreate them at home. These aren’t exactly the same, but they’re still equally delicious.
Hope your new year is off to a terrific start 🙂
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups (410 g) pitted dates
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup brown rice krispies (crispy brown rice cereal)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips, plus additional for drizzle
Instructions
- Line 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside
- In a food processor, pulse dates, until broken into small pieces. Then add almond butter, chia seeds, brown rice krispies, coconut and chocolate chips. Pulse to combine.
- Press mixture into prepared pan. Top with more chocolate chips, if desired. Allow to chill at least two hours before slicing in rectangles or squares.
- If desired, drizzle chocolate over bars. Melt approximately 2 tbsp chocolate chips in microwave at 50 percent power. Stir until smooth. Add 1/2 tsp canola oil, stir. Pour into ziplock bag. Cut end of bag and drizzle over bars. Allow to set.
Oh I need more energy bars in my life, ESPECIALLY on a Monday! These look so good, Megan! I love how easy this is!
I do too! I should make another batch. Thanks Gayle 🙂
Mmm these don’t just sound delicious, but look delicious! 😀
Thanks Rebecca 🙂
Coconut energy bars,I’m in
Cool! Let’s make a batch 😉
ooooh! My fella recently ditched all his beloved packaged energy bars, and I feel bad because I haven’t made him an alternative yet. I just know he’d go mad for these.
You should make these for him! Thanks Annie 🙂
I love making homemade energy bars! My hubby eats Clif bars all the time. These sound awesome, and I dig the short ingredient list.
I can’t wait to make more! Thanks Nicole 🙂
I adore energy bites and bars like this! It’s been far too long since I’ve made some … and coconut + chocolate chip?? Yes yes! Happy 2017 friend!
Thanks so much, Ashley! You should make a batch 🙂
I bet these are even better than Clif bars Megan! They look delish and they’ve got all my favorite ingredients!
Thanks Mary Ann – they’re almost as good as Clif bars 😉
Happy New Year, Megan. These look delicious. Love the flavor combination and having homemade energy bars around the house
Thanks Rahul! I agree 🙂
Happy New Year! I could definitely use some energy (fighting with a cold, wah!) and these look deliciously energetic! 🙂
These bars look absolutely amazing Megan! I love all of that gorgeous texture, the drizzle, the thickness of these bars… I could go on all day. And for sure, I could eat them any time of day! 😉 Wishing you a fantastic new year, friend! Pinned, of course! xo
I have a bad habit of buying energy bars and spending way too much money on them. This recipe seems likes an awesome solution!
I must admit I have a sweet tooth! Hence, this chocolate chip energy bars won’t only satisfy my desire for something sweet but also increase my energy levels!
Yum, these look so good! I’m always looking for new energy bar recipes so I’m excited to come across this!
Okay, I have all the ingredients! Making these tomorrow. Thanks for this recipe!!
I actually tried a clif bar for the first time yesterday. Can you believe it? Who needs them with this recipe though 😉
Making energy bars is so much more cost-effective and I love that you can control the ingredients! These look absolutely delicious and I’d feel good about putting them in my kids’ lunches!
OH GOOD GOLLY! I’m blown away at how amazing these bars look! The consistency is downright tastebud-tantalizingly wonderful!I would much rather eat one (or a half dozen) of these bars over those Clif Coconut Chocolate Chip Energy Bars!
Love these! Now I have to try making my own energy bars.
Sorry, I’m a little late to the party but am so into these right now. I have been focusing on healthier snack choices that get me through the afternoon and these would do it!! Take care.
Those bars look amazing! I love no bake recipes! 🙂