Description

A crunchy, chewy, naturally sweetened snack bar made with mixed nuts, seeds, dates, and dark chocolate. These no-bake bars are rich in healthy fats and plant protein, topped with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-savory bite. Ideal for on-the-go snacking or a wholesome dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp fine sea salt

1 1/2 cups mixed raw nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts)

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

2 tbsp chia seeds

1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

1 tsp coconut oil

Flaky sea salt for topping

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Instructions

Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse the chopped dates until they form a sticky paste.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt. Stir until smooth and warmed through.
Remove from heat and stir in the processed dates until well incorporated.
In a large bowl, mix the nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and shredded coconut.
Pour the date mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using another piece of parchment to flatten.
In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the bars and spread evenly.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
Remove from the pan and slice into bars. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Make sure to use soft medjool dates for easier blending.

You can substitute almond butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.

These bars freeze well for longer storage.

Adjust the type of nuts and seeds based on your preference or what you have on hand.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg