These No-Bake Chocolate Date Bars are the perfect healthy snack! Chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, nutritious, delicious, vegan and gluten-free!
Prepare the base: Process the pitted Medjool dates, cooked white beans, cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and water in a food processor until smooth and well combined.
Shape: Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or silicone mat. Slightly wet your hands and a spatula to prevent sticking, then press and shape the mixture into an even square.
Freeze: Place the shaped mixture in the freezer and freeze for 2-3 hours, or until firm.
Cut the base: Remove the firm mixture from the freezer and cut it into squares or rectangles.
Prepare the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dairy-free dark chocolate and coconut oil. Melt the mixture in the microwave or au bain-marie until smooth, stirring occasionally. Mix in the chopped peanuts.
Coat the bars: Using two forks, dip each square or rectangle into the melted chocolate coating until fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then transfer the coated bars onto a clean piece of parchment paper or silicone mat.
Freeze until set: Place the coated bars back in the freezer and freeze until the chocolate coating is hardened. Keep them stored in the freezer.
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