Paleo Energy Bars with Cashew and Coconut
These paleo energy bars with cashew and coconut require just 5 simple ingredients to make.
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How to Make These Bars
First, you’ll want to process the cashews to break them down. Then you can add the rest of the ingredients and blend into a thick dough.
Once you’ve blended up the dough, press it into a square baking pan, set in the freezer for a couple hours, slice and enjoy!
I don’t eat a paleo diet but I know some of you do so I thought I’d share an energy bar recipe that works for everyone! If you need to keep these bars nut-free, you can substitute sunflower seeds for the cashews.
Sweetened naturally with dates, these bars contain no added sugar. The coconut oil makes them soft and almost creamy and the hemp seeds, coconut and cashew add an amazing, hearty texture. They hold up well on the go, the healthy fats make them substantial enough for breakfast and the yummy flavour will have you eating them for dessert!
They’re grain-free, vegan, gluten-free and regardless of your dietary preferences, these bars are absolutely delicious!
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PrintPaleo Energy Bars
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Prep Time: 10 mins
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Total Time: 10 mins
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Yield: 10 1x
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Category: Snack
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Method: Food Processor
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Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients you’ll love the taste and texture of these no-bake bars. Perfect for breakfast, snacking or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup packed dates, pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened fine coconut
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- 2/3 cup cashews
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Add the cashews to a food processor and process to break down into small pieces.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend into a thick, doughy mixture.
- Line an approximately 7 inch baking pan with parchment paper or saran wrap then firmly press the dough into the pan until it’s flat and even.
- Set the bars in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Lift the bars out of the pan and slice into 10 bars or 16 squares.
- Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 2 months.
Keywords: paleo energy bars
UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published April 21, 2014. It was updated in September 2019 with new photos and text.
Hi I am excited to try this recipe! I am curious though could I use half cup of oats and half cup hemp seed. would it still combine?
I think that would probably be okay but I can’t guarantee it! Let me know if you try that substitution 🙂
Made this tonight & they are delicious! Thank you!
Great recipe! I’ve never used hemp, any preferred brands?
I use North Coast Naturals 🙂
These were WONDERFUL! I was trying to mimic a local vegan cafe power bar and this is definitely the recipe they use, tastes the same!
I did add 1/4 cup of dark chocolate to add a little extra something to it and it was perfect, gave it just the kick I needed.
I also did not have hemp seed, so I used flax seed and it still came out great.
Thanks so much for the great recipe with simple ingredients! 🙂
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Hi i am allergic to coconut, i am diabetic and cant eat anything with wheat flour. I am looking for a pancake recipe withou sugar and wheat.
The simplest recipes ar the simplest ones! once it involves to a fault elaborate recipes, from time to time i’m guilty as charged
These look like my kind of bars – simple, delicious and full of goodness!
I love your site btw 🙂
Just made these as my snack for the week! Simple, healthy ingredients = perfection! Snacked on the “dough” as I made them — so good! Thanks for sharing!
Ooo, yay! That’s awesome. So glad you enjoyed them!! xo
They remind me of Lara bars, but taste even better! My kids think they’re candy bars when I add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 🙂
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The simplest recipes are the best ones! When it comes to excessively elaborate recipes, from time to time I am guilty as charged… but those are always reserved for weekend projects. Recipes like this are ones I would make any day of the week!
Umm … no, no I don’t mind at all that the list only has a handful of ingredients! I love (LOVE!) really simple recipes! I’m totally with you, I skip right over the recipes with a ton of ingredients! I don’t have time for really elaborate and gourmet foods – I would love to have that kind of time, but the reality is, as a busy mommy I just don’t! So yes! Easy recipe lovers rejoice! 🙂
Simple is awesome. Let’s be honest, the simple recipes are the ones we come back to again and again. I love how you used hemp seeds in here. I am definitely going to try that next time I make a nut/dried fruit type bar. Thanks for the inspiration!