Citric Acid Free Tigernut & Date Energy Bars
Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here, blending into a naturally sweet, caramel-like paste that binds everything together without a drop of citrus juice, citric acid, or any of the preservatives that sneak into so many store-bought energy bars. Tigernut flour — actually made from a small root vegetable, not a tree nut — gives these bars a subtly nutty, slightly sweet base that pairs beautifully with warm Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Coconut oil and a touch of honey round out the richness, while shredded coconut adds a gentle chew and a little texture in every bite. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets pressed into a pan, and firms up in the fridge — no baking, no complicated steps, no stress. What you end up with is a dense, satisfying bar that tastes indulgent but is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. They're ideal for anyone who's grown tired of scanning labels for hidden acids and additives just to find a snack that actually works for them.
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10 servings
For the bars
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 1 ½ cups tigernut flour
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed
For topping
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
- 2
Place the pitted dates in the food processor and pulse 10–12 times until they break down into a rough, sticky paste — the texture should resemble chunky dough with no large whole pieces remaining.
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