Heres my basic energy bar recipe:

Equipment: I use a food processor to chop and blend all the ingredients.

I don’t use scales; I just mix according to eye- if its too wet mix in more oats, if its too dry add more date paste and nut butter… etc.

Directions:

1. Blend the oats in a food processor to make a flour and set aside.
2. Add the dates, nut butter and vanilla to processor and blend until smooth.
3. Add in the oats, chia, sea salt and cocoa powder and blend until well mixed.
4. You can either press the mixture into a tin lined with parchment or roll tablespoons of the mixture between your palms to make balls. If you make balls you can coat the outside with extra cocoa powder or coconut flakes so they don’t stick together.

These keep best in the freezer and take no time to defrost. If you press the mixture into a tin, chill in the fridge for 20 mins before chopping into bars and freezing individually.

Here are some optional add ins that taste great but you are only limited to your imagination with these energy balls so get in the kitchen and start creating!

Optional add ins:

Peanut butter powder / plant based protein powder

Shredded coconut

Ground nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and a pinch of cayenne pepper

Dried apricot or cranberries

Rough chopped almonds or hazelnuts

Chocolate chips / cacao nibs

Leave a comment below if you tried the recipe and what variations you came up with!