Cocoa Date Energy Bars for Your Pressure Cooker
These no-bake cocoa date energy bars use whole nuts, coconut, and dark chocolate for a chewy, nutrient-packed snack. Perfect for make-ahead and powered by pressure cooker prep.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup almonds
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 0.5 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 5g
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 0.25 cup flaked almonds toasted, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine pitted dates, almonds, and walnuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add melted coconut oil, coconut flour, desiccated coconut, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. Blend until thick and even.
- (Optional) Use pressure cooker to gently warm the mixture or soften nuts before mixing.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate and flaked almonds by hand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the lined baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then cut into bars.
Notes
Store energy bars in fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer shelf life. Wrap individually for easy grab-and-go snacks.