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Chickpea and Date Snack Bars

Delicious Chickpea and Date Snack Bars for Any Time Boost

Enjoy these Chickpea and Date Snack Bars as a guilt-free treat, packed with protein and fiber for a healthy boost.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas Drain and rinse canned chickpeas.
  • 1 cup Pitted Dates Soak in warm water if dry.
  • 1/2 cup Oats Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
For the Creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Nut Butter (Peanut/Almond) Or switch to sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey/Maple Syrup Use agave syrup for vegan-friendly.
Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for a different twist.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to your taste preferences.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt A pinch is all you need.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Swap with carob chips or omit.
  • to taste Superfoods (Chia Seeds/Coconut Flakes) Experiment with different ingredients.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 8x8-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine 1 cup of cooked chickpeas and 1 cup of pitted dates. Blend until creamy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of oats, 1/4 cup of nut butter, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Blend for another 2-3 minutes until thick and pliable.
  3. Gently fold in 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips by hand, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread and press the mixture evenly into the dish.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set properly.
  6. Lift out the mixture using the parchment overhang and slice into bars of your desired size.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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