Honey, Date + Chocolate Bars with Mānuka Honey

A Two Raw Sisters Recipe You’ll Want on Repeat

Looking for a no-bake snack bar that’s equal parts nourishing, satisfying, and freezer-friendly? These Honey, Date + Chocolate Bars, originally created by Two Raw Sisters, tick all the boxes. We’ve added a wellness-forward twist by using Mānuka honey, the golden hero of natural sweeteners, to elevate both flavour and function.

Whether you’re packing lunchboxes, prepping snacks for the week, or craving a better-for-you dessert, this is a recipe you’ll return to again and again.

Why Mānuka Honey Makes All the Difference

Unlike standard sweeteners, Mānuka honey brings natural antibacterial properties, antioxidant support, and a rich, caramelised flavour that balances beautifully with cacao and dates.

By using a certified UMF™ or MGO-rated Mānuka honey, you’re not just sweetening—you’re also nurturing your gut health, boosting immunity, and supporting natural energy throughout your day.

✨ Bonus: Mānuka honey also acts as a natural binder in raw recipes like this, which means no crumbling and no refined sugars.

Recipe: Honey, Date + Chocolate Bars

Inspired by Two Raw Sisters

Serves: 8–10
Time: 15 minutes (plus chill time)

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups rolled oats

• 1 cup dried coconut

• ½ cup dried dates – soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes then drained

• ¼ cup cacao powder

• 3 tbsp Mānuka honey

• 3 tbsp coconut oil – melted

• 1 tbsp hulled tahini (or use almond or peanut butter)

• 1 tsp vanilla bean extract or paste

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup chopped almonds

• ½ cup chopped dark chocolate

Method:

1. Add oats and coconut to a blender. Pulse until they resemble a fine flour.

2. Add soaked dates, melted coconut oil, tahini, cacao powder, Mānuka honey, vanilla, and salt. Blend until the mixture becomes a dough.

3. Fold in the chopped almonds and chocolate chunks.

4. Press into a lined baking tin, smooth the top, and freeze for at least 2 hours.

5. Once firm, slice into bars. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

🧡 You can also roll the mixture into bliss balls or drizzle melted chocolate on top instead of folding it in—just one of many tweaks suggested by the Two Raw Sisters.

Swap It, Style It, Make It Your Own

The best part about this Two Raw Sisters recipe? It’s endlessly customisable. Try these easy swaps:

• Gluten-free? Use raw buckwheat groats instead of oats.

• Nut-free? Swap almonds for sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

• No dates? Sub with prunes, apricots, or figs.

• Vegan? Use maple syrup in place of Mānuka honey (though we always recommend honey for its functional edge).

• No tahini? Use almond or peanut butter.

• No fridge? These bars hold their shape well outside the freezer.

• Pregnant and avoiding tahini? Almond or peanut butter works great.

Get creative and tag us when you try your version!

Who Are the Two Raw Sisters?

If you’re new to Two Raw Sisters, they’re the dynamic duo behind some of New Zealand’s most innovative whole food recipes. Their ethos? Simple, plant-forward food that makes you feel good—without needing to be a chef.

We’re proud to partner with them in our shared mission to help people Feel 100%. Live 100%. through functional foods like Mānuka honey.

Explore more of their work here:
👉 tworawsisters.com/recipes