Chia Seed Energy Bar

By vdub

Ingredients

• 6 large Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup Chia Seeds
• 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon powder for taste
• Optional add ins: Dark Chocolate chips, shredded coconut, dried fruit (a couple tablespoons of any add-in)

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the pits from the dates and pulse the dates in a food processor or blender until it forms a paste. In a medium bowl, mix the date paste with the chia seeds and coconut oil. It will form a thick dough.

Roll this dough into balls or press into the bottom of a glass or silicon baking dish and cut into squares. It can be eaten immediately in dough-form. We prefer to put it in the fridge or freezer to give it more of a chewy texture. These can be wrapped in wax paper or parchment paper and sent for lunches or snacks.