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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE DATE BARS

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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!
Author Annie
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield 16 barritas
Category Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Vegan

INGREDIENTS
 

Base

  • 150 g Medjool dates, pitted, (~9 pieces)
  • 150 g cooked white beans, unsalted
  • 12 g cocoa powder, (2 ½ tbsp)
  • 120 g peanut butter, (½ cup)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water

Coating

  • 180 g dairy-free dark chocolate
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil, preferably refined/deodorized
  • 50 g roasted peanuts, finely chopped, (⅓ cup)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • 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.

NOTES

  • If you haven't already, be sure to check out the 'How to make this recipe' section above for a visual walkthrough of each step.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 185 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 80 mg | Potassium: 205 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 11 g
Keywords easy no-bake recipe, gluten-free date bars, healthy date bars, vegan date bars
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