My Foodie Call

Homemade energy bars are great, but can be time-consuming. My King Bars are a family favorite, but sometimes I get lazy. I found this 3 ingredient recipe on the Kitchn, modified it slightly and was pretty happy with the results.

Good stuff. Easy. Three ingredients.

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups organic peanuts
• 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
• 1 cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips, divided into 2

Directions

1. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Add the peanuts and dates in a food processor. Pulse 10 times. Remove the lid and break apart any clumps of dates.
3. Process this time continuously for 2-3 minutes until the ingredients clump together.
4. Add 1/2 of the chocolate to the peanut-date mixture.
5. Replace the lid and pulse a couple of times to incorporate the chocolate.
6. Transfer the mixture to the dish. Spread and press the mixture using parchment paper (so that the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands)
7. Melt the remaining 1/2 of chocolate chips in 15-second increments in the microwave, stirring in between.
8. Pour the melted chocolate onto the bars and spread it in a thin layer so that it covers the top.
9. Pop the pan in the freezer for 20-25 minutes to firm.
10. Cut into bars.
11. Transfer them to the fridge and store them until they are devoured!