I hate eating nuts, never liked them, unless it’s dusted with spices or cocoa powder and roasted to crunchy texture. And my husband used to do just that. He would roast assorted nuts in tiny batches, sometimes savory and sometimes sweet. And he would keep it right next to our bed, so I never forget.
Sadly, even after all that hard work, I couldn’t really fall in love with nuts and we were still left with way too many packets to finish. I ignored the overload for a while but then came the time for our big move and we had to clear the pantry. These energy bars happened during those days and without much thought. No measurement at all. I just added the nuts, dates, a tiny packet of coconut flakes; all blended together with a little drizzle of honey. Surprisingly, I quite liked it and so did my friends. Staying at home the whole day doesn’t make me hungry for more food but it sure does makes me munch more often. And an obvious choice is to always reach out for a bag of chips or cookies or chocolates. These energy bars are the best during those odd hour hunger moments.
This time, I made it extra tasty by adding cocoa powder and cocoa nibs. Protein packed, chocolaty and guilt-free
