Gut Friendly Tigernut & Date Energy Bars
Chewy, naturally sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these no-bake bars are the kind of snack you'll want stashed in your fridge at all times. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here — they bind everything together into a fudgy, caramel-like base without any refined sugar or processed binders. Tigernut flour is the real star for anyone focused on digestive wellness, since it's a prebiotic-rich ingredient that feeds beneficial gut bacteria and happens to be completely grain-free. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle warmth that feels almost medicinal, and both have long been associated with soothing the digestive system. Coconut oil and shredded coconut round out the texture, giving each bar a satisfying density that holds together cleanly after a quick chill in the fridge. The whole thing comes together in a food processor with no baking required, which means less heat, less fuss, and more time to actually enjoy them. Whether you're fueling a busy morning or curbing a mid-afternoon craving, these bars deliver real-food energy without anything that might leave your stomach feeling off.
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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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