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Date Candy Bars

Deliciously Guilt-Free Date Candy Bars You’ll Love

These Healthy Date Candy Bars are a guilt-free treat featuring Medjool dates and dark chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates pitted
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter can substitute almond or cashew butter
Crunch
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Pretzels crushed
Coating
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips use dairy-free for vegan option

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking dish
  • heatproof bowl
  • saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Filling: Blend pitted Medjool dates and peanut butter in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Combine with Pretzels: Fold in crushed pretzels until evenly coated.
  3. Shape and Refrigerate: Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Melt Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate chips over simmering water until smooth.
  5. Coat the Bars: Dip each bar into melted chocolate and let excess drip off.
  6. Set: Allow the bars to sit until chocolate hardens, or refrigerate for quicker setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Healthy Date Candy Bars keep well in the fridge for up to a week and can be frozen for longer storage.

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