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Date Nut Bars — The Easiest No-Bake Recipe

Almost brownie like, yet surprisingly healthy, it’s no wonder date nut bars have become a staple in our house as of late.

While you may be more familiar with the sugary Betty Crocker version, this easy no bake alternative might just turn into your new go to dessert recipe.

Date Bar Recipe

See in our house, it’s all about efficiency.

With busy schedules, there’s little time left to spend in the kitchen.

Even when we do have the time, if comes down to spending hours in the kitchen or just relaxing around the house and playing with our dogs?

We’ll almost always choose the later (shocking, I know).

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  • No Bake Date Nut Bars
  • No Bake Date Nut Bars

That’s the reason these healthy date bars are so appealing.

Easy to whip up in about 10 minutes and ready to eat immediately after, you really can’t go wrong.

After all, who doesn’t love a no-bake recipe?

It doesn’t take a genius to perfect these date nut bars, but they’re sure to put a smile on yours and your family’s faces!

Date Bar Recipe

The dates also have a natural sweetness to them that eliminate the need for added sugar.

Whether we admit it or not, most of us in today’s modern era are suffering from some degree of a sugar addiction.

Luckily, these date nut bars are a tasty alternative to the typical sugar loaded recipes out there.

Check out the recipe below, and see for yourself!

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No Bake Date Nut Bars
Yield: 12 Bars

Date Nut Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Looking for a naturally sweet, yet surprisingly low calorie dessert? These easy, no-bake date nut bars are all you'll ever need!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Once processed, press mixture into an 8-inch square pan.
  3. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to five days.

Notes

If you prefer a little added sweetness, try adding a teaspoon of Stevia to the mixture before processing!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g
Cuisine: Dessert

Have you ever tried to make date nut bars? What’s your favorite healthy treat?

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Holly Habeck

Holly is a millennial travel and lifestyle writer based in New York. With ten years of experience in digital publishing and photography starting with her work writing for College Fashionista and Her Campus at Ithaca College, Holly has been featured in publications such as Southern Living and Lonely Planet. She enjoys sharing her travel expertise as well as lifestyle inspiration in categories such as home décor, DIY beauty, and fashion. More importantly though, Holly is a true Hufflepuff, and her Starbucks order forever remains a grande Iced Sweet Cream Cold Brew. When she's not writing or editing photos for this site, you can find her reading anything in the Sarah J. Maas universe or cuddling with her chihuahua x pomeranian pup Pixie.
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