No-Bake Chocolate Date Nut Bars (Vegan)
These No-Bake Chocolate Date Nut Bars are a vegan treat you can make anytime. Easy, quick, and naturally sweet, they work as a filling snack or a decadent dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or high-powered blender
- 1 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Choccolate Topping
- 3.5 oz (100 gr) vegan dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Add the nuts to a blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground but not completely powdered.1 cup mixed nuts
- Add the dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, then process until the mixture is sticky and well combined.1 cup dates, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt
- Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to form a smooth, even layer.3.5 oz (100 gr) vegan dark chocolate, 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil
- Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave. Spread it evenly over the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice into bars, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and enjoy.
Notes
- If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well before blending.
- Press mixture firmly in the pan so bars hold together.
- Chill long enough before slicing for clean cuts.
- These bars store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 2 months for long-term storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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