3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Date Nut Bars
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4.9
3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Date Nut Bars
Description
This recipe uses pitted Medjool dates soaked briefly, blended with mixed nuts in a food processor to form a sticky, slightly chunky mixture that serves as the bar base. The combination ensures chewiness from the dates and crunch from the nuts. Pressing this mixture evenly into a lined pan forms the foundation.
Dark chocolate chips are melted gently over low heat and poured over the bars to create a thin, glossy coating. Chilling the bars in the freezer or fridge allows the chocolate to set firmly. Once set, the bars can be sliced into portions.
These bars balance natural date sweetness with rich chocolate and nutty elements. They store well at room temperature for up to a week or longer in the fridge or freezer, making them convenient for snacks or quick energy boosts.
The recipe is straightforward, requiring no baking and minimal prep time, good for a homemade treat with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 11-12 Medjool dates 1 cup packed, pitted and soaked for 5 minutes, drained.
- 1 ½ cups mixed nuts
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips about 6 ounces, quality
Instructions
- Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, or use a silicone pan and place on baking sheet, set aside. You may also use an 8x8 square pan, your base will just be thinner.
- Make mixture: In a food processor add drained/pitted dates and nuts. Process until dates and nuts have broken down, and only small pieces of nuts can be seen. Mixture should be sticky. Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing evenly into all corners and press down flat. I like this roller.
- Melt chocolate: Using stovetop and small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour over bars and spread evenly.
- Chill: Place bars in freezer for 10 minutes to allow chocolate layer to set, or fridge for a about 30 minutes. Remove bars from pan and place on cutting mat for easier slicing. Using knife, gently slice into bars.
Notes
- Keep bars at room temperature for up to one week; refrigeration extends freshness to two weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze bars in a suitable container for up to three months.
- Cut bars into smaller pieces if you prefer bite-sized treats.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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