No-Bake Pistachio Dark Chocolate Energy Bars
Delicious, no-bake energy bars made with pistachios, dark chocolate, and wholesome ingredients for a quick snack or pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup almond butter or any nut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and ensure your pistachios are roughly chopped, and your dates are pitted.
- Blend the Base: In a food processor, combine the chopped pistachios, rolled oats, and Medjool dates. Pulse until everything starts to break down and resembles a chunky dough.
- Add the Creaminess: Now, add your almond butter, honey or maple syrup, dark chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pulse again until everything is evenly blended.
- Taste Test: Taste your creations and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Press into a Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture down firmly.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the bars.
- Slice and Enjoy: Cut into bars or squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. These energy bars can also be frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: energy bars, no-bake, pistachio, snack, chocolate