Date Nut Bars
Healthy delicious date nut bars covered with chocolate. Easy no bake dessert in 15 minutes! Vegan and gluten free!
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 298kcal
Ingredients
- 20 dried dates reduce to 15 if using medjool dates
- 8 dried figs optional
- 2 cups mixed nuts almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios
- 200 grams chocolate
- dessicated coconut for topping, optional
Instructions
- Pit the dates and soak them in warm water for 15 minutes along with figs. Drain and grind to a fine paste in a blender or mixer grinder.
- Measure the nuts and dry roast in a hot pan for 3-4 minutes in medium flame. Roast until nice aroma wafts out. Let cool.
- Transfer to a dry grinder jar or food processor and pulse well. Do not grind into a fine powder.
- Now mix the dates paste with pulsed nuts thoroughly.
- Transfer to a plate or baking tray and spread well. Let it set for 30 minutes.
- Melt 200 grams chocolate in microwave or in a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour over the set nut mixture and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Top with desiccated coconut, slice and serve.
Notes
- You can double the recipe.
- Please do not alter the ratio of nuts to dates.
Nutrition
Serving: 12bars | Calories: 298kcal