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.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh I need more energy bars in my life, ESPECIALLY on a Monday! These look so good, Megan! I love how easy this is!
The Emotional Baker says
I do too! I should make another batch. Thanks Gayle 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Mmm these don’t just sound delicious, but look delicious! 😀
The Emotional Baker says
Thanks Rebecca 🙂
John says
Coconut energy bars,I’m in
The Emotional Baker says
Cool! Let’s make a batch 😉
annie says
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.
The Emotional Baker says
You should make these for him! Thanks Annie 🙂
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
I love making homemade energy bars! My hubby eats Clif bars all the time. These sound awesome, and I dig the short ingredient list.
The Emotional Baker says
I can’t wait to make more! Thanks Nicole 🙂
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
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!
The Emotional Baker says
Thanks so much, Ashley! You should make a batch 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I bet these are even better than Clif bars Megan! They look delish and they’ve got all my favorite ingredients!
The Emotional Baker says
Thanks Mary Ann – they’re almost as good as Clif bars 😉
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
Happy New Year, Megan. These look delicious. Love the flavor combination and having homemade energy bars around the house
The Emotional Baker says
Thanks Rahul! I agree 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
Happy New Year! I could definitely use some energy (fighting with a cold, wah!) and these look deliciously energetic! 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
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
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I have a bad habit of buying energy bars and spending way too much money on them. This recipe seems likes an awesome solution!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
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!
Amanda - Create N Plate says
Yum, these look so good! I’m always looking for new energy bar recipes so I’m excited to come across this!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
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 😉
marcie says
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!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
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!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Love these! Now I have to try making my own energy bars.
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
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.
Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says
Those bars look amazing! I love no bake recipes! 🙂