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Healthy Date Candy Bars

Healthy Date Candy Bars: A No-Guilt Treat You'll Crave

Abby Martin
Naturally sweetened and packed with fiber, these Healthy Date Candy Bars are a better-for-you treat you’ll want to keep stocked.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Healthy Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 10 bars
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups soft Medjool dates pitted
  • ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil optional
  • Toppings: chopped nuts flaky salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. If dates are firm, soak in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • 2. Blend dates, peanut butter, oats, and salt in a food processor until dough forms.
  • 3. Press into a parchment-lined pan evenly.
  • 4. Melt chocolate and coconut oil; drizzle or spread on top.
  • 5. Sprinkle with optional toppings.
  • 6. Freeze for 30 minutes, then slice into bars.

Notes

Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
Add protein powder or seeds for extra nutrition.
Keyword clean desserts, Healthy Date Candy Bars, sugar-free snacks