Description
These Healthy Date Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option that is perfect for breakfast on the go or a midday pick-me-up. Made with wholesome ingredients like dates, oats, and nuts, these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Ingredients
Scale
Dates:
- 2 cups Medjool dates (pitted)
Oat Mixture:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare date paste: In a food processor, pulse the pitted dates until they form a sticky paste. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds if using.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Assemble: Press half of the oat mixture into the pan to form a base. Spread date paste over the base. Top with remaining oat mixture and press down gently.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- You can store these in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and pumpkin seeds instead.
- Great as a grab-and-go breakfast or healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
