Healthy No-Bake Date and Nut Bars with Chocolate
Easy homemade date and nut bars made with simple ingredients like dates, almond butter, nuts, and dark chocolate. A healthy, no-bake snack perfect for kids and busy moms.
Servings: 7 bars
Calories: 361kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dates pitted
- ½ cup almond butter
- ½ cup almonds
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Add the pitted dates, almond butter, raw almonds, and cacao nibs to a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into bar molds or a lined pan.
- In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil until smooth.
- Spoon or pour the melted chocolate over each bar.
- Place the bars in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Remove from molds, slice if needed, and enjoy.
Notes
- Soft dates work best: If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain well.
- Press firmly: This helps the bars hold together and not crumble.
- Texture tip: Blend less for chunkier bars, more for a smoother texture.
- Nut swaps: You can use walnuts, cashews, or a mix instead of almonds.
- Storage: Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving tip: Let bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg
