Chocolate Energy Bars - How to Make Fruit & Nut Energy Bars - Breakfast Bar Recipe

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/254452/Chef-Johns-Chocolate-Energy-Bars/

[@foodwishes]

To those asking, I have no idea how long these keep in the fridge. They keep forever in the freezer. But, if you're making 12 at a time, I don't think shelf-life will be an issue!

[@allanabitria6152]

+ Food Wishes Thanks!

[@ingeborg-anne]

You're hurting the nuts, you monster :(

[@Pops1970]

Hybrids in the parking lot...best comment ever! I had to restart video I was laughing so hard!

[@BrookMonroe]

I was in that store today. And...uh...we drove there in a, um...hybrid. Well, %&*@.

[@AlvinLee007]

Sometimes I wonder if Chef John is a distributor of cayenne. =D

[@laurenshisler1993]

For all you calorie counters such as my self, I made this and added honey roasted almonds, pecans and a few macadamia nuts, and put this into a 9x9 pan totaled 1,515 calories for the whole pan. Now. Cut that into 6 large bars? That's just about 250 calories per bar. Not too shabby.

[@vasyan123]

I love when my dates are nice and moist.

[@zainahh4778]

Instead of using coconut to combine the ingredient, You can use tahini (sesame past). Tahini and dates go very well together. In middle east, tahini is not only used in savoury dishes, but is used in sweet dishes. One simple recipe, you can stuff the dates with any type of nuts (ground or whole nuts) spread some tahini one top, and you'll have an easy and healthy recipe.

[@TheDietChef]

Chef John - why are you so freakin awesome?! Your humor always adds to my day man!

[@SubOptimal_]

"try to look for those markets that has a lot of hybrids in the parking lot" lol you couldnt be more right on that!

[@RexinOridle]

Do you need a date brother? Yes please. Okay, wait until Iftar.

[@iartistdotme]

The burning question is who was the person that tasted the beaver ____ and decided it would be a great substitute for real vanilla and what planet did he come from? Why did he taste it? How did he get anyone else to believe him? Would anyone in their right mind buy imitation vanilla if they really knew? Inquiring minds need to know.

[@RibbitHopX]

I made this today using dried cherries instead of dates and WOW is it good! Thanks Chef!!

[@iXenuX]

In Arizona coconut oil is ALWAYS liquid in summer time. :p

[@semoemo1]

"Once our date is seeded" Was that a subtle yet intentional innuendo?

[@foodwishes]

Yes.

[@jimmyaddok5182]

+Food Wishes Hehe

[@Muudge]

+Food Wishes god, you're literally the greatest.

[@RiteshSingh1993]

this channel is amazing, and your voice makes cooking so much better, keep up the good work

[@dorkytron9000]

"nice and moist"

[@opl500]

Lemme guess. There's some cayenne in them...

[@veermistartmkwinstagramvee7067]

He nearly forgot lol

[@Shilag]

That Cayenne fake-out. A million people's hearts skipped a beat.

[@mikeswoosh2564]

subbed for two years and this is his first healthy recipe.

[@vlajki93]

it's his signature ingredient :)

[@potocatepetl]

+Jacqueline Pham Are you 12 years old? Where exactly was he hating? He stated a fact, which is a true one. This generation is full of insecure self-absorbed people who were raised in a bubble. God forbid, one has an opinion different than theirs...... If you do not like the freedom of speech, go to Cuba!

[@nathanfielure4305]

Not really healthy actually with all the sugars. Beside health is not what this channel is about, its good food. You are wondering into a sex shop expecting to find children toys.

[@dcjxd]

You have no idea what "healty" means.

[@mikeswoosh2564]

+Jacqueline Pham who's hating?

[@raggordy]

so if i rolled them up in a ball and sprinkled them with salt, would they be chocolate salty balls?

[@ceciliam6291]

as soon as he said your the boss of your balls, I was like, where is he going with this 😂

[@susankohistany]

Hybrids in the parking lot lmaooo your jokes always kill me

[@surender4ify]

What can you substitute for the coconut oil? I am allergic. Luv your videos, Thank you.

[@SSnut1248]

last time I was this early, the UK was still in the EU

[@arashsani6719]

did he just say you are the boss of your balls at 5:37 ?!!!!

[@dee_lulu]

Yes, he did.

[@HeartPumper]

Like coach of Germany football/soccer national team.

[@arashsani6719]

mirogster loool

[@Saydle]

I've been making something similar for a while, I use less nuts and add oats though! :)

[@o0OLauO0o]

im scared to search what is artificial vanilla extract made of :c

[@xFlRSTx]

usually wood pulp

[@welwitschia]

They also kinda look like soap bars. You know, the artisanal kind you get at farmer's markets.

[@noor-al-deenp8439]

This is great! I've been making these for years! There are also so many variations you can come up with using this. My favorite flavor was using Mexican vanilla extract, with cocoa powder, fresh toasted peanuts, coconut oil, and chopped up Mexican cacao nibs. To enhanced the chocolate I skip the salt and the liquid I add a splash of balsamic vinegar and dark soy sauce... it really does something!

[@Tabbibubble]

I don't comment often on youtube but I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate this video. I actually am vegan since about a year or so. I still watch your videos because I like your skills and your wit. The part about the hybrids in the parking lot made me giggle. Thanks for this recipe and including something vegan :) Not all of us are preachy and we very much enjoy some good food just as everyone else.

[@patrickgorman852]

hello chef John. I was wondering if you had any recipes for easy to swollow foods. I suffer from ALS and looking for a nice creamy savory recipe. I watch all of your videos and would love to see if you could come up with a meal that I didn't have to chew very much. Thank you for all the delicious meals I can cook for my family.

[@patrickgorman852]

food wishes

[@foodwishes]

Sorry, but other than our soup recipes, I'm not sure!

[@ziggyz6203]

His slow cooker beer pot roast is easy to eat! Any slow cooked meat and veggies recipe is very easy to eat if you ask me.

[@opcn18]

Why on earth wouldn't you use the artificial vanilla? It's just oak extract. If you like whiskey or brandy or aged tequilla or rum or chardonay (or any number of oaked wines) you are getting the same thing.

[@shervinmog995]

I AM the boss of my balls. Thank you for acknowledging that

[@artartsen2898]

Artificial vanilla flavouring comes from beaver balls. I had a bit of a Soylent Green moment when I first read that.

[@ArbitraryDoom]

I believe that is typically packaged under "natural flavors" there is nothing artificial about beaver balls.

[@Jaydoggy531]

This might be a dangerous question: Rather than cayenne pepper, could I use chili instead?

[@cozyhomemaker6535]

I just made these. They're pretty good for health food, but after eating one, I just wanted to eat a real brownie. ☹️ If you try it though, use coconut oil. It's worth it.

[@teripeppe1180]

Can you do a high-protein bar Chef John? I was going to try your recipe and simply substitute some protein powder in place of the cocoa, since this isn't a baked product.

[@Diebulfrog79]

Chef John to stop the sticky or tacky, roll the bar in either oat flour or rice flour. before wrapping.

[@brandonpurple165]

when he forgot the Cayenne in that split second I almost panicked.

[@foo8lover]

Hi Chef John, do you know Turkish Halwa ? I found a way to do it, but I was wondering if you could do your own spin on it. Thanks and great video as always :)

[@ginduf]

i make something like this only i put 151proof rum, frangelica, toasted hazelnuts, mini chocolate chips, shape them into balls and roll them in super fine hazelnut ground coffee.

[@kikiransom]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good food processor? I think my current one secretly hates me.

[@519forestmonk9]

Chef, your delivery and tone of voice are perfect for making me want to cook. You put me at ease. I've made a few of your recipes and have had great success. These are next.

[@troller4jesus]

Raw foodists argue that toasting/cooking destroys amino acids that are heat sensitive, such as tryptophan. And cooking possibly degrades other qualities of the food.

[@fb079]

"lots of hybrids in the parking lot" well played chef, well played.

[@meena100185]

it's really amazing, how long can we store it? I mean the shelf life and where to store it. India has quite warm climate..

[@ymb6987]

Crippling depression was going to set in as cayenne was not included but all of that changed for the better! Thanks Chef John😉

[@schmatever]

Looks like bricks of hashish... :)

[@kungfufreak360]

We Muslims in Ramadan eat medjool dates everyday!

[@CyberMachine]

Where do you get them? They're sooo expensive here

[@taahasiddiqui1071]

Wow, no Rum?

[@EveBombole]

+RagingDong poor you...

[@HeartPumper]

Off topic. Working in cardiac surgery OR, it always cracking me up, whenever we have a muslim patient, scheduled for valve replacement(s). And they're opting for biological ones. Go figure :D

[@SakuraiKunLikes]

+mirogster either the patient doesn't know there is an alternative valve replacement or the there is no option and just with the biological one, it is okay for muslims to use the biological ones even if its origin is from the pig. This is consider as live saving and different from eating or consuming carelessly. This is the same as you take medication which can be toxic for everyone but it improve the patient health.

[@clgilbo]

"Once we've seeded our dates"

[@Prathik1989]

I think you can also make Protein Bars pretty similar to this. I made a couple a few years ago from another channel called Scooby something. (a guy without a shirt on talking lol) they turned out pretty nice as well and was pretty easy to do.

[@joemmams5785]

think my grandmother called this"wasna"...

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

Almost scared me when I didn't see that Cayenne. My faith has been restored.

[@turtlepowersf]

can i put ganja in these?

[@saifmanman]

totally, just make coconut cannaoil and use that, i guess

[@ellaxoxo15]

hahah U can! but only on the weekends :)

[@koolaidkillerXD]

Yes you can, just make canacoconut oil instead of canabutter and viola!

[@emirinobambino]

You don't cook them, so you wouldn't get high from them; but, technically yes.

[@garndt]

Uh

[@devinwatson776]

thanks you so much i love your channel you're cooking style is fun and informative I've been a viewer for years now. and I just wanted to say you doing and awesome job inspiring new chefs like myself.

[@paxtonb7202]

That Hybrid joke was very well executed ChefJohn 10/10

[@marihernandez-te3su]

Chef John, I love your channel! I swear that in every video you say something that will make me laugh! Nice recipe by the way! :) :) ♡

[@jacquelinepham124]

I seriously don't know why people are hating on Chef John for his voice. So what he raises his voice at the end of his sentences? You don't come here to judge him on his voice! People come here for his food, his humor, and his personality. If you simply just come here to judge him on everything, then just piss off! Chef John is perfect the way he is, and he does not need people hating on his voice.

[@darrennewell8321]

cinnamon would probably go well with this, definitely will try.

[@CYI3ERPUNK]

CJ i read that dutch-processed [ie treated with alkali] cocoa actually removes much of the flavonoids and antioxidants, so ive been trying to only buy high quality cocoa that is NOT dutch or treated with alkali...

[@OldManCookin]

Chef your talents Amaze me Sir! :)

[@nejojohnson]

Thanks for the vegan recipe, Chef. I can't wait to put some chocolate, salty balls in my mouth.

[@m.tantan8813]

Hi Chef John! Just wanted to thank you for your vids, it really does brighten up my day (I can't really explain why lol

[@acjub]

Add some protein powder, and it would also be great post workout.

[@chloe1-2-3-4-5]

I can't get any dates and the blog post did little to help.

[@petalss5325]

dates r not common at all where I live and I thought of dried apricots! they'r pretty sticky and sweet! or maybe u can try dried fig! just a suggestion ;) hope these help!

[@TheIheartcosmetics]

look at costco or sams

[@chloe1-2-3-4-5]

You know, this was meant to be a joke about how I'm single af but look at these lovely helpful suggestions - I may actually be obliged to go out and buy real dates now. Thanks :3

[@peachymanaangel]

Try a singles night at the energy bar. I found my date online but it took a year for to find a long term date supplier. 😆

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

Wow an energy bar that looks like it tastes good. I'm going to make this at Christmas and give them away. :) Thank you.

[@damiencale]

I think that would pertain only to raw vegans but I'm no expert lol.

[@goodi2shooz]

I am definitely making those this weekend, they are exactly what I've been looking for! by the way there is something very soothing and hypnotic about your voice

[@dufferjuice]

Thanks Chef! Another great video. On a side note, I ordered some SFQ BBQ sauce for summer pulled pork activities. I am sure it will be outstanding! Cheers!

[@quinsy42]

Now Chef John needs to make a homemade version of Quest Protein Bars

[@zanesmith666]

unsweetened cocoa! I'm so glad this recipe has no sugar added! I want to punch people who put sugar in any kind of breakfast bar.

[@leggingsarepants3175]

doesn't need it. dates have plennnnty of sugar.

[@florianarnusch5528]

One of the main ingredients is dried fruit, which consists basically of 100% sugar.

[@sunny35228]

he's simply sumplimenting the sugar with dates. that's like saying "omg no sugar so good!" while he just adds a bit of honey instead of dates. you feel me?

[@Hofftari]

Not sure what's worse. Adding sugar to your meals or punching people for it?

[@leggingsarepants3175]

+Boxs sugar from dates is healthier than processed cane sugar, though. i wouldn't be afraid to eat these if i were diabetic, i would just eat them in very small portions. dates offer a lot of benefits like more potassium than bananas per oz.

[@antonfriedman83]

i was just about to ask: no cayenne, really?! ^^

[@kellywright8771]

The reason you don't toast the nuts is because it alters the healthy oils in the nuts. They do taste better toasted though.😋

[@tryandguess13]

i was at the store with my mom today, and she gave in to getting me the fancy chocolate protein bars that are so unhealthy but i love them so much

[@tootz1950]

This is energy instead of protein bars, but yeah, the ones in the store are full of corn syrup, hydrogenated soybean oil, sucrose, etc.

[@shaheemie]

I just made these with my mom, so good!! The only thing was, we have a smaller food processor so the recipe itself was too big for it. The recipe is a good amount, so next time we'll split the ingredients and do two small batches so it gets mixed easier.

[@Heghineh1]

Those are perfect for people like me ( barely any energy left, haha) I may finish half of those dates before they head to processor

[@leggingsarepants3175]

I love dates so much. medjool are really the only good ones. the dates in the dried fruit aisle are just not good. they're not moist and have very little flesh.

[@the49thline]

Could this be done with figs replacing the dates or no? Could they be added in tandem with the dates without throwing off the consistency?

[@FlorencetheBeaut]

I love this recipe and video! You should do more vegan recipes.

[@jiuop]

Would this go well with protein powder also and make them protein breakfast bars maybe? May try that and find out for myself!

[@guyfriedman295]

mine was so sticky that i'm probably going to freeze them, cut them into shape and coat them in cocoa so they wont stick to everything...

[@Haggis_Swaggis]

Can I request a recipe for some Cullen Skink? A beautiful Scottish haddock and potato soup, perfect for Winter times or as a hearty lunch :)

[@jhonathanmarquez9987]

can I suggest you something can you go eat at texas road house ask for 16oz ribe eye medium fell the taste and teach us how to cook the same exact taste pls thank you

[@Georgesbarsukov]

I love the way he adds cayenne to everything. It reminds me of how I used to add random spices to my group's food in a high school cooking class.

[@jessm305]

These remind me of Larabars which are my favorite. Looks good and easy to make 😊

[@shigabobin]

How long will these last tho?? Will they store well in the freezer?

[@joe14636]

I don't see why they wouldn't

[@amplitudemaximum6141]

Dried fruits and nuts tend to have a pretty long shelf life

[@hermionejeangranger6562]

Yeah you can store them in the freezer, Woozi

[@shigabobin]

+Mane Ter-Hovhannesian I THOUGHT THAT WAS JUNHOE FROM IKON BUT IT'S LAY LMAO NVM

[@ramezalimansour]

hi chef, can you make for us a recipe that contains all our daily vitamins . Actually i don't know if that is possible .

[@gracerose8252]

if julia andrews taught us anything this is one of our favorite things then i dont feel sooo bad (brown paper packages tied up with strings)

[@surender4ify]

To late ------------ I know -----------Castoreum is the exudate from the castor sacs of the mature North American Beaver is where artificial raspberry, vanilla or strawberry flavor comes from,

[@SN-hv5zx]

looks amazing chef! i lol'd at the hybrid comment

[@MrAndrewmcgibbon]

you can find the dates at middle eastern grocery stores or fruit markets. I live in Detroit, We have a lot of those here. I always see the medjool dates at these places.

[@RISHTHEROCKER]

increďble. simply incredible. and none of that added sucre either. another great video Chef John, you inspire a kitchen disaster to take a chance; perhaps create a few edible mistakes 😁

[@hhoneymilk]

This is awesome :) Thank you for making a recipe like this!

[@SJS_Devin]

can you sub the coconut and almonds for hazelnut and something to replace the coconut

[@markpruitt9986]

I really enjoyed watching your shows chef, although you really kill me what your cayenne pepper. Lol I'm the same way

[@SmoothiieLover29]

Love your videos, chef John! Greetings from Panama

[@SFC3]

Wow, the title is just "Chocolate Energy Bars". How do I make them!?

[@jillpiebest]

First I always use pure vanilla extract but what is the imitation stuff made of? You said we wouldn't want to know but, dang it, you've piqued my curiosity.

[@Whycantichoosethatna]

Most important ingrediant in energy bar is Kayan pepper..got it!!! '3'

[@Captainchubba]

Your Cashews aren't raw either... there steamed... to remove the poison urushiol from them. And your Almonds were heat treated before you toasted them to remove the natural cyanide within them....

[@arugulatarsus]

May I suggest looking at Ajwa dates, they are much much cheaper. Medjool is 10$/lb, which leads to low self esteem. Ajwa is much cheaper, 3$ a lb.

[@SaarEskimo]

Nooooo John, you've been brainwashed by the group that thinks coconut oil is good for you... It is not it's actually way too high in saturated fats,it doesn't give you any vitamins and is just crap for ingesting it. The only reason it's portrayed as healthy is because it doesn't contain cholesterol. I always substitute it for peanut oil, which does have a good balance between saturated (should be less than 1/3 of non-saturated) and non-saturated fats. Coconut oil is actually much higher (87g/100g product) in saturated fat compared to butter(51g/100g), which makes that since I'm not actually worried about my cholesterol I'd rather use butter than coconut oil, since this does give me vitamins and minerals.