Description
Indulge in these delightful homemade date bars that blend the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with crunchy nuts and creamy peanut butter. Perfect for snacking, sharing at parties, or enjoying with coffee, this simple recipe creates a chewy treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. Customize them with your favorite nuts or spices to make them uniquely yours!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a food processor, blend pitted Medjool dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Add rolled oats, chopped nuts, and cinnamon; pulse until combined.
- Spoon in peanut butter and blend until mixture is thick and holds together.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg