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A few simple ingredients is all you need to make these coconut chocolate cashew bars – and they’re most likely items you already have in your pantry! Delicious snacks don’t have to be complicated. Homemade energy bars are so versatile because all you need is a few key ingredients.
These bars are made with siggi’s 2% coconut yogurt, which to be honest is my favorite flavor out of their entire line. It’s high in protein, lower in sugar, and super creamy with just enough (real!) coconut! I like to add it into baked energy bars for extra protein to make them a little more satisfying.
I used cashew butter as a base in these energy bars, but feel free to swap out for almond or peanut butter. It holds the rest of the ingredients-like oats and flaxseed-together to make everything taste like a dreamy dessert bar, but with more nutritious ingredients.
And let’s not forget about the toppings or the texture: a dark chocolate layer for the soul plus extra cashews and coconut for the crunch. I recommend pre-making these and stocking them up in the freezer so that there’s always a good snack option around when you need a bite. Wholesome enough as a snack, a breakfast bar, or as a dessert!
- 1.5 cup siggi’s 2% coconut cream (two 5.3 ounce containers)
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp sea salt + more to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew butternut
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (divided)
- 1/4 cup crushed cashews
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, flaxseed and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together siggi’s coconut cream, eggs, maple syrup. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix well to form dough.
- Add cashew butter to the base and mix well.
- Fold in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and cashews.
- Press oat dough evenly onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a separate microwave safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips in microwave for 90 seconds. Remove and stir chocolate until completely melted.
- Pour melted chocolate over bars and smooth out with a spatula.
- Add coconut flakes, cashews, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into (16) 2 inch bars.
- Store in fridge up to 1 week or 4-5 months in the freezer.