Chef John's Chocolate Energy Bars

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cold espresso, vanilla, salt, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off to start, then process for about 1 minute. Check to ensure mixture is sticky and moist enough to come together. Add more coffee if needed. Continue to process until mixture becomes a chunky mass.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap. Scoop mixture into the pan; press down with a spatula until mixture is even. Place a layer of plastic wrap on the surface and smooth again with your hands. Refrigerate until cold and firm, 2 to 3 hours.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove from the pan and unwrap. Cut into 10 bars.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)