Date Energy Bars
These healthy Date Energy Bars are easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep, travel, or kids’ snacks.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw pecans
- ½ cup raw almonds
- 1 ½ cups pitted medjool dates (about 15 dates), soaked in hot water for 5 minutes
- 3 tablespoons reserved date water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- (Optional) 1 tablespoon cacao nibs, or dark chocolate chips
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the date water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, add oats, nuts, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and optional cacao nibs/chocolate chips to a food processor and blend until mostly ground.
- Add soaked dates and reserved date water. Blend until a sticky dough forms, scraping down sides as needed.
- Transfer date mixture to the baking dish. Press the mixture firmly into the baking dish. Use your hands or a spatula to flatten evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the date bars are slightly golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days or on the counter for 3-4 days. These date power bars are perfect for meal prep, travel, or lunchbox snacks!
Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Sodium: 59mg, Potassium: 252mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 37IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 1mg
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