Paleo Tigernut & Date Energy Bars
Chewy, naturally sweet, and packed with real-food ingredients, these energy bars hit that perfect spot between a snack and a treat. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here — blended into a sticky paste, they bind everything together without any refined sugar or processed syrups. Tigernut flour is the real star for anyone eating grain-free, since it's actually a small root vegetable that delivers a mildly nutty, slightly sweet flavor while keeping the bars completely free of grains and legumes. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a warm, aromatic depth that makes each bite feel far more sophisticated than your average store-bought bar. Coconut oil and a touch of honey round out the richness, and the optional shredded coconut topping gives a subtle crunch that contrasts beautifully with the dense, fudgy interior. The whole process runs through a food processor and a quick chill in the fridge — no baking required — which means you can have a full batch ready with minimal effort. These bars keep well and are easy to grab on busy mornings or tuck into a bag for a genuinely satisfying snack on the go.
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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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