Mocha Chia Coffee Energy Bars
Vegan Mocha Chia Coffee Energy Bars are a no-bake treat packed with fiber, healthy fats, and just enough caffeine to fake joy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted and clinging like your last situationship
- 3/4 cup almonds raw and honest, like your group chat
- 1/2 cup rolled oats wholesome carbs for your chaotic soul
- 2 tbsp chia seeds tiny overachievers of the superfood world
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal plant-based power, no drama
- 1/4 cup almond butter creamy, clingy, comforting
- 2 tbsp maple syrup sweet but not needy
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder the legal kind of energy boost
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder because chocolate fixes most emotional issues
- 1 tsp vanilla extract basic but essential
- 1/4 tsp sea salt because life needs balance
- Optional: 2 tbsp mini vegan chocolate chips for flair, fun, and feels
Instructions
- Soak the dates in hot water for 5 minutes if they’re drier than your DM inbox. Drain.
- Blend almonds and oats in a food processor until they resemble gravel—delicious, snackable gravel.
- Add dates, almond butter, maple syrup, espresso powder, cocoa, vanilla, chia, flaxseed, and salt. Process till it's sticky magic.
- Taste-test and adjust sweetness or sass with extra maple or chocolate chips.
- Press mixture into parchment-lined pan with the aggression of five years of unpaid emotional labor.
- Chill in fridge for 30 minutes or until firm enough to cut without crumbling like your last situationship.
- Slice into 12 bars and store in an airtight container. Snack like a queen on the run.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per bar)
- Calories: 195
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (per bar)
- Iron: 9%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Vitamin E: 7%
- Calcium: 6%
- Folate: 5%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add hemp seeds for more plant-based protein—because muscles are cute.
- Swap cocoa powder for cacao if you’re fancy like that.
- Want extra crunch? Stir in crushed puffed rice or chopped nuts.
- For an espresso-free version, replace coffee with carob powder and pretend you're still energized.
- Wrap individually in wax paper and toss in your bag. Perfect for post-yoga snacking or avoiding eye contact at work.
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