Raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and amazingly healthy 5 ingredient homemade date nut bars that are perfect guilt free snacks or a light breakfast.
Alright, you guys. School is back is session.
Back to lunch boxes, after school snacks, breakfasts on the run, homework, tests, guitar lessons, after school sports…….
Homemade healthy snacks are always a great option to have on hand. And these raw date nut bars are just the right munchy.
Most yummy homemade bars ever!
Ridiculously easy but it is REALLY, REALLY GOOD. Tastes almost like those expensive bars you buy at the grocery stores.
Salt and Pepper Cashews <—- Crispy, crunchy, spicy ….ADDICTIVE!
Let’s see how to make these healthy bars with dates – There is really no process.
Coarsely grind everything – Shape – Chill – Cut – Store – Eat.
Done. And done.
Can this get any easier?
5 whole some ingredients – DATES, ALMONDS, CASHEWS, COCONUT and COCONUT OIL.
Cheaper. Healthier. Stores well in refrigerator. Totally guilt free.
Try these Healthyish Baked Chicken Meatballs <— Really, really good.
These 5 ingredient homemade date nut bars have one down side though.
The texture does not hold well at room temperature. So, store in the refrigerator and EAT THEM COLD.
DATES – I used 6 large, plump medjool dates for this recipe ( 3.8 ounces by weight without pits). But, if you have smaller noor variety, then use 18 dates or 3.8 ounces by weight.
SWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUT adds additional sweetness which makes these more delicious <— Highly suggested
No Cook, 4-Ingredient, Raw Almond Bites <— Another raw guilt-free treat.
More recipes with 5 ingredients or less:
The 5-Ingredient homemade Date Nut Bars
Ingredients
- 6 large medjool dates, pitted (3.7 ounces by weight without pits) (refer notes to use smaller noor dates)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted until lukewarm
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add dates (remove pits) and coconut oil into a food processor. Process for 40-50 seconds, until it is coarsely ground.
- Scrape sides and lid, add almonds, cashews and shredded coconut. Process for 25 to 30 seconds, until it is coarsely ground. (Test - take a small portion and press with hands - it should hold firmly without falling apart). If it does not hold well, then run the food processor for additional 5 to 10 seconds.
- Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper (making sure that the parchment comes up the sides for easy lifting later). Transfer the ground mixture into the pan, spread evenly and pack very well (use your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup).
- Place pan in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to firm up.
- To cut bars - Holding both ends of parchment, lift bars onto a cutting board and cut into 6 bars or 12 squares. Transfer bars into a container and store in the refrigerator for several days.
Notes
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Theresa Byrne
Wednesday 16th of February 2022
Easy to make and delicious! I will see if my seven and four year old agree…fingers crossed but they are yummy. Have you tried freezing these? Thanks for a great recipe
Maria Doss
Thursday 17th of February 2022
Hi Theresa,
Glad you loved these bars. They freeze great - thaw at room temperature before eating, Maria
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
Thursday 16th of August 2018
these look so tasty! i get free snacks at work but they're pretty unhealthy so i'll have to whip a batch up and keep it for the week (:
Patrick@looneyforfood.com
Wednesday 15th of August 2018
I’m in denial over summer ending so I’ll pretend I didn’t read that lol. But I’ll take these bars anyway! Love the low ingredient list
Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Tuesday 14th of August 2018
I love that this is only 5 ingredients and a healthier alternative to other snacks! I can't believe the kids are already back in school! This summer flew by! These bars look so yummy Maria!