Fudgy Date Nut Snack Bars
These fudgy date nut snack bars are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and made with cocoa, nuts, and nut butter for a rich no bake treat that is simple, wholesome, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups packed Medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pulse nuts in a food processor until finely chopped. Be careful to not overprocess the nuts as it released the oils.
- Add dates and process until combined.
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend until a thick dough forms.
- Add in 1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate cips and pulse for 10-15 seconds to break them up into smaller pieces.
- Press firmly into a parchment lined pan. It helps to fold the parchment paper over the dough and press firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup or your hands.
- Freeze for 1 hour before slicing into bars.
- Store these in the freezer and enjoy whenever the craving hits!
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