Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these deliciously nutty bars that balance sweet and savory flavors, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- Optional: Additional sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Ensure dates are pitted and soft. Chop mixed nuts into smaller pieces.
- Blend those dates: Pulse pitted dates in a food processor until they form a paste.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Sift together cocoa powder and sea salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix it all together: Add the mixed nuts to the cocoa mixture, followed by date paste, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
- Add the chocolate chunks: Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Press into the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and firmly press the mixture down.
- Chill out: Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Slice & serve: Remove from the fridge, lift out using parchment, and slice into bars.
Notes
These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Add extra toppings or flavors to customize!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: nut bars, snack recipe, chocolate, healthy snack, no bake bars