Energy bars can be expensive and filled with added sugars and preservatives. Making your own is a much better option and ensures you’re eating quality whole ingredients. This recipe is easy to make and the taste and texture of the bars are far superior to store-bought food products.
They are a rich source of fiber, healthy fats, including chia seeds that help detox your liver. Enjoy these energy bars on a regular basis to fuel your workouts or as a perfect on the go snack.
Date Chia Oat Energy Bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped pitted dates 1 lb. Adding 4 cups makes for even more flavor and moisture.
- 1 ½ cups water
- 5 ounce bag organic unsweetened flaked coconut
- ¼ cup organic coconut sugar
- 2 Tbsp Chia seed
- 6 ounces filtered water
- ½ cup organic coconut oil
- ¼ cup organic butter
- 1 ¾ cups stone ground organic whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ cups organic rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Use organic coconut oil or butter to grease 13x9 inch pan. I prefer using stoneware and forgo the oil prep.
- Date mix preparation - Place the following in a saucepan:
- 3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb). Adding 4 cups makes for even more flavor and moisture.
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
- bring to boil and simmer for 10 min, stirring constantly or until thick, let cool a little until warm
- Add in bag of organic unsweetened coconut and stir until well combined
- Chia seed preparation
- Place to 2 Tbsp. organic chia seed in a coffee cup and add 6 ounces filtered water. Let sit for 10-minutes or until gel consistency.
- Prepare Other Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup organic coconut oil and 1/4 cup organic butter. Heat in microwave until melted. Add chia seed mixture and stir.
- Add the following:
- 1 3/4 cups stone ground organic whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups organic rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Combine all the Ingredients
- Pour the date/chia seed mix into the oil and flour mixture. Stir well. I use my hands to make sure everything is well combined.
- Add 2 cups rough chopped raw walnuts. Use your hands and mix until combined.
- Press into prepared 13x9 inch pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes.