Description
Chewy, naturally sweet no-bake energy bars made with dates, oats, almonds, and peanut butter. These easy, customizable bars are perfect for healthy snacking, meal prep, or pre-workout fuel — all without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted and chopped Medjool dates (about 12 large dates)
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup quick oats or instant oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, depending on nut butter)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine dates, almonds, oats, peanut butter, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is sticky and cohesive.
- Add chocolate chips (if using) and pulse about 5 times to distribute.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down very firmly to form an even layer.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Remove from freezer, lift out using parchment paper, and cut into 12 bars.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for raisins and add extra cinnamon for a cinnamon-raisin twist.
- Use macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips for a richer variation.
- Replace almonds and peanut butter with cashews and cashew butter for a creamier bar.
- Use tahini for a nut-free version.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw 5–10 minutes before eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
