High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Tigernut & Date Energy Bars
Medjool dates and tigernut flour do the heavy lifting here, delivering natural sweetness and a satisfying chew without a drop of corn syrup or any processed sweetener beyond a touch of real honey. The dates break down into a sticky, caramel-like paste in the food processor, binding everything together so these bars hold their shape without any additives or mystery ingredients. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give each bite a warm, spiced depth that makes them feel indulgent even though every component is genuinely wholesome. Shredded coconut and melted coconut oil round out the texture, adding a subtle richness that keeps you reaching for another bar. The whole process happens in a food processor and a single pan, with a chill in the fridge doing the final work — no baking required. These are the kind of bars you can feel good about tossing in a bag for a long day, knowing exactly what went into them and what didn't.
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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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