These 15-Minute Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars are here to provide healthy energy when you need it. They’re super as pre/post workout fuel or midday pick-me-up. They’re gluten-free and sweetened without refined sugar.
There’s a time and place for everything.
Like, there’s definitely a time for the most Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies that are unapologetically indulgent by nature.
There’s a time for chillaxing with an awesome book and a refreshing glass of Sparkling White Sangria with Berries.
Then, there are all those other times. Like when you’re hustling all over the place with The To-Do’s and barely have time to make a meal. Times when you need easy, healthy fuel for the midday slump or protein-packed workout energy.
Not to mention the daily lunchbox drill. Or road trip snacks, when our bodies need something more nutritious than candy bars.
Those are all the moments for these 15-Minute Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars.
These Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars are packed with protein, antioxidants, fiber, and natural sweetness. Nothing artificial, no refined sugar, and gluten-free. Get ready for some clean, wholesome snacking…
These 15-Minute Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars are perfect for on-the-go fueling.
I love, love that they boast good fats that our bodies need: avocado, nuts, seeds, and coconut. All in one powerful little package.
The avocado is our surprise ingredient here, as basically nobody ever guesses an avocado ever touched this.
These nutrient-dense bars are sweetened only with dates (unless you want to sprinkle in some chocolate chips, which nobody will complain about.) These are reminiscent of Lara Bars, but even more wholesomely loaded and at a fraction of the cost.
Here’s to all the times and places that call for avocado and chocolate.
Enjoy.
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15-Minute Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars (Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugar)
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 12-16 1x
- Category: snack
Description
These Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars are here to provide healthy energy when you need it. They’re super as pre/post workout fuel or midday pick-me-up. They’re gluten-free and sweetened without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1 1/2 cups toasted chopped nuts (i.e., pecans, almonds, etc.)
- 1 large avocado, pitted
- 1/2 cup dry chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for topping
- (Optional: 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels)
Instructions
- Line a 8×8 pan with foil, leaving enough extra foil around edges to create and overhang to help with easy removal. Grease lightly with your choice of oil (olive oil spray, coconut oil, ghee, etc.)
- In a food processor, add the dates, avocado, and 1 cup nuts, reserving 1/2 cup nuts for later. Pulse until mixture comes together and sticks; you may have to scrape down the sides. Add chia seeds, cocoa powder, and coconut. Pulse until combined, scraping down sides as needed.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in the reserved 1/2 cup nuts. Stir in chocolate chips, if using. Mixture will be sticky and thick. Press mixture evenly into your prepared pan. Top with extra coconut and lightly press in. Cover and chill until firm enough to cut into bars. Keep bars airtight and chilled until ready to eat.
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This recipe looks amazing! I love acacado and this is a great healthy way to indulge in a treat.
Agreed! Thanks for coming over, Amanda!
OMG! I need this in my life! I love avocado and chocolate together like avocado brownies. Yum yum!
Avocado brownies are coming up soon
This chocolate avocado energy bars recipe looks amazing! I would love to try this.
Hope you love it, Keisha
Avocado and Chocolate? Sounds like a great combination . . .looks yummy too!
They look delicious! I will try it and bring a couple to work… I always get SUPER hungry mid-afternoon but I found most of the options are not healthy..
I know, it’s hard finding something healthy mid-afternoons!
I have already had a chocolate cake made with avocado (and it was delicious) but energy bar? Never. This is a really good idea! I always get hungry around 4 o clock!
I want to make these Chocolate Avocado Energy bars, G F. Question: Do you have Nutritional Information for these bars? Protein, Carbs, etc? Thank You, Patsy
Oh my gosh those look absolutely amazing! I’ve recently had to go gluten free so I’m saving this recipe!
You’ll barely notice the avocado ingredient in the bar. It does looks so tasty and can really make a great snack.
You’re so right; you can’t even tell the avocado is there 🙂
You know what I love so much about your recipes is that they do not need sugar. I love sweets, and anything sugary. But right now, my doctor said they’re a no, no. so my eyes sparkle when I see chocolatey recipes without sugar!
I’m with you – I love any sweets that don’t need refined sugar. Though I do have a bit of a sweet tooth 😉 Thanks for being here, Summer!
What a great recipe!! Chocolate avocado bars looks so delicious and yummy. I will definitely try this on weekends.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth!
I’ve never seen a recipe like this before. And combining avocado and chocolate? What a unique combination!
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I think chocolate + avocado is my new thing 🙂
Those look so good ! Very healthy and filling.
Thanks so much, Nicole! 🙂
These energy bars could be my quick pre-workout snack! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Can’t wait to try!
So good for workouts 🙂
These look amazing. I have been integrating avocados in my salads and wraps. It is the best
I love energy bars and I always have some with me. They are way better than coffee.
I actually cannot imagine how the avocado taste will come out when there is dates and chia in there as well which I feel have stronger flavors. Interested to taste this myself.
It’s a subtlety sweet blend, and can’t taste the avocado at all.
Definitely looks yummm!!! I’ve thought of Avacodo only in salads and such and never in energy bar kinda stuff! Dates is indeed a healthy alternative!
I will be trying this recipe out…although mine wont turn out as pretty as yours! Hopefully my kids will love them!
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This looks dense and really filling. Recipe i should try to avoid too much snacking
Wow these looks not only delish but super easy to make. I may have to add this as another thing to try to make! Thanks.
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