Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter granola bars are almost too easy to make! Whip everything into a thick and delicious batter, press into bars and enjoy.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup tightly packed soft pitted dates 250 g
- 1/4 cup maple syrup 80 g
- 1.25 cup oats 150 g
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder 65 g
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 75 g
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 80 g
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place the dates in a food processor and process a bit start breaking them down, about 30 seconds.1 cup tightly packed soft pitted dates
- Add everything else, except the chocolate chips and process into a thick, sticky dough. You should easily be able to press the dough between if your fingers. If it seems to dry or crumbly, add 1 tsp warm water and process again. Check and repeat if needed.1/4 cup maple syrup, 1.25 cup oats, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to mix.1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- Line a standard-sized loaf pan with parchment paper with two long strips that stick out either side of the pan and then press the dough tightly into the pan using your fingers. Place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour to firm.
- Lift out of the pan, cut into 8 squares or 16 small bars.
Notes
It's important to use soft, moist dates in this recipe. If your dates are on the dry side, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes then drain well before using in the recipe.
You can skip the firming in the freezer if you're dying to get into them. Just press into the pan firmly, lift the bars out of the pan, slice and enjoy.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g