No Bake Almond Flour Date Bars

Prep Time 15 mins

Rest Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cuisine: American

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 15

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Refined Sugar Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Layer:

2 cups dates (organic, pitted, Medjool)
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup cashew butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 -3 tbsp water (as needed)

Chocolate Topping:

1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

1
Soak the dates. Place the pitted Medjool dates in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain and pat dry.
2
Make the cookie dough. Add the softened dates, almond flour, cashew butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor. Blend until everything is well combined and a thick, sticky cookie dough forms. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed until you reach your desired consistency. The mixture should be soft and easy to press together without being overly wet.
3
Press into a pan. Line a 9x9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper (or use a silicone one), leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal. Transfer the cookie dough mixture into the dish and press firmly into an even layer using your hands or a spatula.
4
Melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate chips and butter or coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
5
Add the chocolate layer. Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough and spread evenly using a spatula. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
6
Chill and enjoy! Transfer to the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened and the bars are firm enough to slice, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Cut into 15 bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 15

Serving Size 1 truffle

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.2g15%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 4.8mg2%
Sodium 71.3mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 9.9g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 6g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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