Healthy Date Candy Bars
Indulge in the healthy goodness of these delightful Healthy Date Candy Bars! Each bar is a perfect blend of sweet, chewy Medjool dates, crunchy almonds, and rich cocoa, making for an energizing snack that satisfies your sweet cravings without guilt. Ideal for potlucks or a quick breakfast on the go, these bars are quick to make and easy to customize to fit your taste. Packed with nutrients and naturally sweetened, they promise a delicious treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pit the Medjool dates if necessary.
- In a food processor, blend together dates, almonds, cocoa powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, and coconut flakes until you achieve a sticky mixture.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Press the mixture evenly into the lined dish using your hands or a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to set.
- Once firm, lift out of the dish using parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://homechefrecipes.com/date-candy-bars/