No Bake Date and Nut Bars

homemade date and nut bars on a wire rack.

Homemade No-Bake Date and Nut Bars made with 6 wholesome ingredients. Raw, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, they’re perfect for a healthy, clean-eating snack anytime.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword date bars, date nut bars, homemade date bars, no bake date bars, vegan date bars

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 0

Total Time 2

Servings bars

Calories 263kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

¾ cup raw almonds
¾ cup raw cashews
¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
18 large Medjool dates, pitted (9.5 ounces or 270 gms by weight without pits)
6 tablespoons liquid coconut oil
3 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

Grind nuts. Add the almonds, cashews, and shredded coconut to a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground—don’t over-process into a powder. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Grind Dates. Add the dates and coconut oil to the now-empty food processor. Process until the mixture is finely ground and forms a sticky, cohesive mass.
Finish. Scrape down the sides of the food processor, then add the ground nuts and cocoa powder. Pulse for a few seconds just until combined—be careful not to over-process.
Shape and chill. Line a loaf pan (9x5 inches) or any similarly sized flat-bottomed pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides for easy lifting. Press the mixture evenly into the pan, packing it firmly with the bottom of a glass. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
Slice. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and place on a cutting board. Using a large, sharp knife, cut into bars or bite-sized squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy chilled, as they soften at room temperature.

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Notes

Don't grind nuts into a fine powder - Make sure to grind the nuts coarsely. The bars looks and tastes better with the crunchy texture.

Grind dates smooth paste - Process dates and coconut oil into a smooth paste.

Coconut - We used sweetened shredded coconut but feel free to use unsweetened variety.

Store in refrigerator - Always store in the refrigerator and eat cold.

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