Description
Delicious and nutritious date candy bars that satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup almonds (or cashews)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Medjool Dates by blending them in a food processor until smooth.
- Add the almonds and pulse until finely chopped.
- Incorporate the cocoa powder and peanut butter and blend until dough-like.
- Mix in coconut and vanilla, pulsing for even distribution.
- Form the bars by pressing the mixture into a lined baking dish.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes, then slice into bars or squares.
Notes
For nut allergies, substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds. These bars can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy snack, date bars, no-bake dessert, vegan recipe, nutritious treats
