Chocolate Peanut Date Bars: The Best Healthy Indulgence You’ll Love
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Peanut Date Bars, a healthy treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: snacks
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the pitted dates and peanut butter until well combined.
- Add in the cocoa powder, nuts, oats, and vanilla extract, mixing until you have a thick batter.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a lined baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until firm and set. Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a sweeter bar, add a bit of maple syrup or honey.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate, peanut, date bars, healthy snacks