Description
Indulge in these delicious and nourishing Date Snickers Bars, a perfect blend of natural sweetness, chocolate, and wholesome ingredients, making them a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut/cashew butter)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Soak the pitted Medjool dates in warm water for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the soaked dates and blend them until smooth to create a date paste.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the date paste, nut butter, and cocoa powder until well incorporated.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chopped nuts gently.
- Press the mixture into a lined 8×8 inch baking dish, making sure it’s compact.
- Melt the chocolate chips and pour over the mixture in the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle additional nuts or sea salt on top as desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, then cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure to use moist Medjool dates for the best consistency. These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dessert, healthy snack, date bars, no-bake dessert, vegan treats