Coffee Almond Energy Bars
These Coffee Almond Energy Bars are your daily caffeine boost disguised as a snack. Vegan, energizing, and oh-so-snackable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted, sticky, and dramatic
- 1/2 cup almonds raw, because we’re keeping it real
- 1/2 cup rolled oats old-fashioned like your grandma’s dating advice
- 2 tbsp chia seeds tiny, mighty, fiber-loaded queens
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed extra plant-powered punch
- 1/4 cup almond butter creamy glue holding life together
- 2 tbsp maple syrup vegan sweetness without the guilt
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder hello, inner energy monster
- 1 tsp vanilla extract because you’re classy
- 1/4 tsp sea salt balance, like your love life
- Optional: 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips emotionally necessary
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for 5 minutes if dry. Drain and roll your eyes at how easy this is.
- Toss almonds and oats into a food processor. Pulse till it’s giving granola realness.
- Add dates, almond butter, maple syrup, espresso powder, vanilla, salt, chia, and flaxseed. Blend until smooth-ish.
- If the mix’s too dry, add a splash of water. Not wine. Focus.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Unless you’re lying about that sugar detox.
- Line a baking dish with parchment. Press the mix in like it’s your job.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes. You too.
- Cut into bars, store in the fridge, and resist eating all ten at once.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per bar)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (per bar)
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin E: 8%
- Folate: 5%
Additional Tips
- Swap almond butter for peanut butter if you’re feeling rebellious.
- Want it crunchier? Add toasted quinoa or rice crisps.
- Use decaf espresso powder if you’re already vibrating with stress.
- For extra sass, drizzle melted chocolate on top. Channel your inner Martha.
- Wrap bars individually—perfect for your purse, gym bag, or emotional support drawer.