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!
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.
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.
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!
+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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Thank you so much Chef John you just took me back to my childhood and helped me with my own daughter who has an aversion to a lot of food and needs a meal replacement it just so happens this has everything that she can't eat thank you so much
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.
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.
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!
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 :)
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 😁
Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/254452/Chef-Johns-Chocolate-Energy-Bars/
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!
+ Food Wishes Thanks!
You're hurting the nuts, you monster :(
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.
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.
Hybrids in the parking lot...best comment ever!
I had to restart video I was laughing so hard!
I was in that store today.
And...uh...we drove there in a, um...hybrid.
Well, %&*@.
I made this today using dried cherries instead of dates and WOW is it good! Thanks Chef!!
"try to look for those markets that has a lot of hybrids in the parking lot" lol you couldnt be more right on that!
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!
subbed for two years and this is his first healthy recipe.
it's his signature ingredient :)
+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!
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.
You have no idea what "healty" means.
+Jacqueline Pham who's hating?
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.
That Cayenne fake-out. A million people's hearts skipped a beat.
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.
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.
Sometimes I wonder if Chef John is a distributor of cayenne. =D
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.
In Arizona coconut oil is ALWAYS liquid in summer time. :p
I love when my dates are nice and moist.
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.
I've been making something similar for a while, I use less nuts and add oats though! :)
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.
I did this before i know it was a thing!! So proud of myself, I didn't use cocoa powder though i just covered the top with dark chocolate.
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
These look unbelievably good.
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
Thank you so much Chef John you just took me back to my childhood and helped me with my own daughter who has an aversion to a lot of food and needs a meal replacement it just so happens this has everything that she can't eat thank you so much
Crippling depression was going to set in as cayenne was not included but all of that changed for the better! Thanks Chef John😉
This is very easy. Everything is available here where I live. Thanks chef.
"Once our date is seeded"
Was that a subtle yet intentional innuendo?
Yes.
+Food Wishes Hehe
+Food Wishes god, you're literally the greatest.
this channel is amazing, and your voice makes cooking so much better, keep up the good work
"nice and moist"
That Hybrid joke was very well executed ChefJohn
10/10
What can you substitute for the coconut oil? I am allergic. Luv your videos, Thank you.
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.
food wishes
Sorry, but other than our soup recipes, I'm not sure!
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.
Do you need a date brother?
Yes please.
Okay, wait until Iftar.
Yum!!!!! I like the espresso addition.
Chef John to stop the sticky or tacky, roll the bar in either oat flour or rice flour. before wrapping.
Wow those look absolutely magical
I made these yesterday and they are delicious. I made a few bar size and the best balls.
Wow an energy bar that looks like it tastes good. I'm going to make this at Christmas and give them away. :) Thank you.
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..
so if i rolled them up in a ball and sprinkled them with salt, would they be chocolate salty balls?
This video is so soothing and enjoyable, I think I found my favourite choco bar recipe!
I. love your voice it is soothing plus you make me laugh which is a good thing. Keep doing what your doing your great.
Chef John I love u! My hubby has been asking for energy bars forever! Pls more innovative n healthy recipes pls mucks!
"lots of hybrids in the parking lot" well played chef, well played.
as soon as he said your the boss of your balls, I was like, where is he going with this 😂
it should be awesome with oats and raisins i hope i can give it a try
Love your videos, chef John! Greetings from Panama
These look divine! Thank you!
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.
Totally Paleo!! I am so making these!
thank you for this!!! I can't wait to try this technique out.
Chef John, you never fail to both entertain and teach me something
Absolutely fantastic! I can't wait to try this recipe out! Thank you :D
cinnamon would probably go well with this, definitely will try.
nice for ramadan. thank u
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
This is energy instead of protein bars, but yeah, the ones in the store are full of corn syrup, hydrogenated soybean oil, sucrose, etc.
These videos are just awesome! I've learned so much from you chef, thank you! You rock!!
Thanks for the vegan recipe, Chef. I can't wait to put some chocolate, salty balls in my mouth.
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!
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 :)
I tried them today the are super awesome thanks food wishes
Your voice and music raises my energy ☺️
I love this recipe soooo much!!!!
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! :) :) ♡
They also kinda look like soap bars. You know, the artisanal kind you get at farmer's markets.
"Try to look for the grocery stores that have a lot of hybrids in the parking lot."
subtle humor :)
I would love to see you make Energy Bars. for everyone that is allergic to nuts.
This is awesome :) Thank you for making a recipe like this!
i love covering homemade energy bars with dark chocolate! soo good
You got me with the late addition of the cayenne. I was like WHAT? No cayenne? Wait a minute! Phew. I feel better now.
Love this man, thank you so much for making me smile today. Your so refreshing and full of good vibes.
Chef John is such a lowkey Savage. Love this guy
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...
Those are perfect for people like me ( barely any energy left, haha)
I may finish half of those dates before they head to processor
I'm making these tomorrow! Thanks Chef!
Oh how I love me some Chef John... Love all your recipes, I have made so many of them and this one will not be an exception. :)
Making these for a family hiking trip
Hybrids in the parking lot lmaooo your jokes always kill me
last time I was this early, the UK was still in the EU
This goes in the best, easy, and most awesomer category.... You don't have that. But I'm starting a thing.
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.
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.
Lemme guess. There's some cayenne in them...
He nearly forgot lol
Love this, going to make them this weekend.
Almost scared me when I didn't see that Cayenne. My faith has been restored.
😍 Thank you chef John!
Chef your talents Amaze me Sir! :)
Great recipe!
All it lacks are golden raisins, white chocolate chips, and some honey - all stirred in at the end.
Most important ingrediant in energy bar is Kayan pepper..got it!!! '3'
Totally going to make these. Thanks chef!
Totally gonna make these.
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 :)
This looks like one thing i can actually make at home and dear god do I want to. o.o
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.
Oh, man do those look good!!!
looks amazing chef!
i lol'd at the hybrid comment
made them, delicious! now i need to figure out how to transport a bar with me throughout the day without it getting squished into oblivion in my bag
I definitely gonna try this!! Thank you for the recipe~
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 😁
After all, you are the Bruno Mars of your Energy Bars.
As someone who can't digest white sugar (aka sucrose) I really appreciate this recipe!