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Dark Chocolate Crispy Energy Bars

Dark Chocolate Crispy Energy Bars
No Bake • Gluten Free • Running Snack

Dark Chocolate
Crispy Energy Bars

A crunchy, chewy, no-bake dark chocolate energy bar made with crispy rice, oats, almond butter, honey and 100% dark chocolate — perfect for hot no-effort days, marathon training snacks and post-run recovery moments.

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No Bake Ease

No oven, no fuss - just melt, mix, press, chill and slice. Ideal for hot days when you want something homemade without turning the kitchen into a sauna.

Great For Runners

With oats, honey, cereal and almond butter, these bars offer a useful mix of carbohydrates, fats and chocolate comfort for training days, long walks or recovery snacks.

Dark Chocolate Ritual

Made with 100% dark chocolate for richness, (or choose your own % - recommend 72% upwards) depth and naturally occurring cacao compounds associated with calm focus and satisfying energy.

Gluten Free Snack

Made using gluten free ingredients, these are easy to prep ahead and keep ready for busy weeks, lunchboxes, gym bags or fridge snacks.

Makes 10 • Approx. 248 Calories Per Bar • 27g Carbs

The Ingredients

  • 85g crispy rice cereal or crushed rice cakes
  • 40g cornflakes, lightly crushed
  • 40g oats
  • 110g almond butter
  • 95g honey
  • 45g coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 150g 80Noir Ultra® 100% dark chocolate
Method

Melt. Mix. Chill. Slice.

  1. Line a small loaf tin or square brownie tin with baking paper.
  2. Add the crispy rice, crushed cornflakes and oats to a large bowl.
  3. Gently heat the almond butter, honey and coconut oil until bubbling for a few minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla essence, sea salt and 40g of dark chocolate until melted.
  5. Pour over the cereal mixture and stir until everything is well coated. Add a little extra coconut oil if needed.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into the lined tin. (i put gloves on and pressed firmly) 
  7. Melt the remaining dark chocolate and spread over the top.
  8. Chill for 2 hours, then slice into 10 bars.
Mind & Body Benefits

Your Training Snack Ritual

These no-bake bars are designed for ease, energy and everyday movement - whether you are training for a marathon, recovering after a run, heading out for a walk or simply need a satisfying dark chocolate snack.

Recovery Friendly

The mix of carbohydrates, oats, honey and almond butter makes these a practical snack after training, helping you refuel while still feeling like a treat.

Portable Energy

Slice into 10 bars and keep ready for busy days, post-run snacks, hikes, long car journeys or when you need something more satisfying than a quick biscuit.

Hot Weather Friendly

No oven required. Keep them in the fridge when it is super hot outside, or store in a tin at ambient temperature when the weather is cooler.

Satisfying Crunch

Crispy rice, cornflakes and oats create texture, while almond butter and dark chocolate bring richness, comfort and a more luxurious finish.

Mindful Sweetness

Honey and dark chocolate give sweetness and depth without making the snack feel overly processed or heavy.

Make Ahead Ritual

Prep once, chill, slice and enjoy across the week - a simple way to support your routine without daily effort. Lasts a week (if you can last that long)

Made With 100% Dark Chocolate

Set Up Your
Dark Chocolate Ritual

Create your own no-bake energy bars with 80Noir Ultra® dark chocolate. Choose 72%, 87.5% or 100% and bring richer flavour, better texture and real chocolate depth to your homemade snacks.

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