Ingredients
250g pitted dates
Zest & juice of 1 orange
1 shot of espresso (optional, balances sweetness)
125g porridge oats
25g cocoa powder
1 tbsp nut butter
100g cashew nuts (or your favorite mix of nuts)
25g mixed seeds (flax, chia, sunflower, etc.—or skip and add more nuts)
Method
1. Pulse nuts and oats in a food processor.
2. Blend dates with orange zest, juice, and espresso until smooth. Add cocoa powder, nut butter, and pulse again.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Roll the mixture between two sheets of greaseproof paper to about 1.5–2cm thick. Freeze for 1 hour.
5. Cut into bars or roll into energy balls, wrap individually, and store.
Store extras in the freezer for up to 6 months—they’ll defrost in minutes in your pocket! Perfect for fueling longer, faster rides.