Fast, no-bake Primal Pronto Energy Bars will keep everyone coming back for more. And why not? Full of energy-boosting nutrients and resistant starch, these grain-free, gluten-free, naturally sweet nibbles can be enjoyed at any time you feel yourself flagging, or when you just fancy something sweet to eat, because they don’t contain refined sugar.
Great for kids as a Bonfire Night treat, to take on long autumnal walks or as a pre or post-workout snack, these energy bars will revive and sustain you with delicious fudgy, chocolatey goodness.
With only 5 ingredients, they should only take about 15 minutes to bring together (plus 30 minutes to chill). But be warned, they’re more-ishly yummy and can disappear faster than you can make them!
Primal Pronto Energy Bars (makes 12)
50g coconut oil
150g organic Medjool dates, stoned weight (about 8 dates)
150g milled tiger nuts
50g raw organic cacao powder
1 tbsp organic pure vanilla essence
Instructions
Boil a kettle of clean water.
Remove the stones from the dates then put them in a small heavy based saucepan with enough boiling water from the kettle just to cover. On the hob, bring the water back to the boil then reduce the heat to very low and simmer the dates for 5 minutes to soften. Drain well.
Place the coconut oil in a small saucepan over a low heat until just melted, take off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Put the softened dates, milled tiger nut flour, cacao powder, vanilla essence and coconut oil into a blender or food processor and process until all the ingredients are fully combined.
Transfer the mixture into a shallow dish or baking tin, pressing it down well and spreading it out evenly. Smooth the surface with a flat edge spatula (or the back of a metal spoon) and mark into even pieces.
Put the mixture into the freezer for 30 minutes, then refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Notes
Cut into small squares and decorated with edible flowers or flower petals these make elegant petits fours to serve with an espresso coffee as a grand finale to a special meal.
I used a small Waitrose (24.5cm x 17.5cm / 9½ x 7”) non-stick baking tray, which was the perfect size for these energy bars.
Carbohydrate 19g Protein 2g
Although they're an ideal portable outdoor snack, they're also a real after-dinner treat served with coffee.