Chocolate Pumpkin Energy Bars:
No-Bake, Vegan, Gluten-Free and packed with energy boosting ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup desiccated coconut flakes
- 2 cups dates soaked and pitted
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or raw carob powder
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 drops of liquid stevia optional
- Dash of Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except dates and coconut oil in the food processor and process until pumpkin seeds are finely ground.
- Add dates and process until combined and batter starts sticking together.
- Add melted coconut oil and process.
- Remove batter and place in a bowl.
- Use an 8 x 8 pan or silicone mold to shape bars.
- Place in freezer for minimum 2 hours.
- Remove from freezer and option to dip in melted dark chocolate.
Notes
Will last in the freezer for 1 month or fridge for 5 days. Tip - I individually wrap them in foil and place in freezer so they are easy to grab for my lunch bag!