Peanut Butter Coffee Energy Bars
Peanut Butter Coffee Energy Bars are vegan, no-bake bites packed with nutty richness, espresso zing, and plant-based ingredients for delicious, portable power.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter not the kind with attitude
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp mini vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes if they feel emotionally unavailable. Drain thoroughly.
- In the food processor, blend oats, dates, peanut butter, syrup, espresso, almond flour, chia, flax, and salt until well mixed.
- If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water and blend again—gently, like talking to a cat.
- Stir in chocolate chips if you're feeling flirty or fancy.
- Line your pan with parchment and press the mixture down like you’re flattening your inbox.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm it all up.
- Slice into 10 evenly sized bars—don’t eyeball it, you deserve symmetry.
- Store in the fridge or freezer and serve when you need a pick-me-up that won’t ghost you.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Magnesium: 12%
- Iron: 9%
- Folate: 6%
- Vitamin E: 5%
- Zinc: 4%
Additional Notes & Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add cinnamon for warm, comforting energy without needing a hug.
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter if allergies crash the party.
- Toast oats first for nutty depth and an illusion of culinary effort.
- Mix in crushed peanuts for added texture—like a breakup, but tastier.
- Double batch these. You’ll need them after one stressful Monday.