Pork Free Tigernut & Date Energy Bars
These no-bake bars are the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, recognizable ingredients — medjool dates, tigernut flour, coconut, warm spices, and a drizzle of honey. The dates do the heavy lifting here, blending down into a rich, caramel-like paste that binds everything together without any binders, fillers, or mystery additives. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give each bar a gentle warmth that makes them taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Because every component is naturally plant-based and free from any pork-derived ingredients or gelatin, you can grab one without a second thought about what's actually in it — something that's genuinely hard to say about most packaged energy bars on store shelves. The process is straightforward: pulse, press, chill, and slice, with the refrigerator doing most of the work while you wait. That optional coconut topping adds a little texture and a pretty finish if you're packing these for a crowd or just want them to look as good as they taste.
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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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