Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of these Healthy Date Candy Bars—your guilt-free treat that combines nutritious ingredients with a delightful taste. Perfect for snacking or post-workout energy, these bars are quick to prepare and endlessly customizable. With a blend of dates, nuts, and cocoa powder, you can satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup raw almonds or walnuts
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup natural nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Pit the Medjool dates if not already pitted.
- In a food processor, combine dates, nuts, coconut flakes, nut butter, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Pulse until a sticky mixture forms.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set.
- Remove from the pan using parchment paper and slice into desired sizes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill for at least 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soak dried dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they are too dry to blend smoothly. Feel free to customize by swapping nuts or adding chocolate chips for an extra treat. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.