Description
Indulge in these delicious and nutritious Healthy Date Bars that are perfect for a quick snack or a sweet treat. Packed with the natural sweetness of dates and wholesome ingredients, these bars are easy to make and great for a gluten-free and vegan diet.
Ingredients
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Dates Mixture:
- 2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare Date Mixture: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse the almonds and oats until finely ground. Add the dates, shredded coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the mixture starts to come together.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the melted coconut oil and water, then pulse again until the mixture becomes sticky and holds when pressed.
- Set and Serve: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lift out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can swap almonds for walnuts or cashews.
- For extra sweetness, add 1–2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
