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Coffee and Cashew Energy Bars

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These no-bake Coffee and Cashew Energy Bars bring plant-powered protein, bold espresso, and crunchy joy to your snack game—minus the guilt or gluten.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Medjool dates soft, dramatic, and slightly sticky—relatable
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews creamy and confident
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats classic with a touch of crunch
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds tiny but mighty energy bombs
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal fiber with flair
  • 1/4 cup cashew butter because we commit to the theme
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup nature’s sweet little bribe
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder so you don’t rage at Janet in accounting
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract basic, but we love her
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt essential, like your group chat
  • Optional: 2 tbsp vegan chocolate chips because you’ve earned it

Instructions
 

  • Soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes if they’re too dry—like your ex’s humor.
  • Toss oats and cashews in the food processor. Blend until they resemble snackable sand.
  • Add dates, nut butter, maple syrup, espresso powder, flaxseed, chia, vanilla, and salt. Blend until it’s a sticky, fabulous mess.
  • If it feels dry, add a teaspoon of water and re-blend. If it feels emotional, take a deep breath.
  • Fold in chocolate chips if you’re feeling chaotic and cute.
  • Press mixture into lined pan with all the strength of a woman denied coffee.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes until firm. Distract yourself with online shopping.
  • Slice into 10 bars, store in fridge, and flex on coworkers who only brought sad carrot sticks.

Notes

Nutritional Values (per bar)

  • Calories: 185
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins & Minerals (per bar)

  • Magnesium: 10%
  • Iron: 8%
  • Vitamin E: 7%
  • Calcium: 5%
  • Zinc: 5%

Additional Notes & Tips

  • Sub cashew butter for almond or sunflower if needed—this recipe is emotionally flexible.
  • Add shredded coconut for tropical flair and sass.
  • Use decaf espresso if you're already running on anxiety.
  • Wrap bars individually and freeze them—you’ll thank yourself on your next meltdown Monday.
  • Pair with iced coffee and passive-aggressive confidence.
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