These healthy vegan date bars are an awesome recipe for all you date lovers who have plenty lying around to spare! This treat is not only the perfect snack but also a great option for a sweet treat that is naturally sweetened! There is no added sugar to this. The base is sweetened by dates as is the filling.
My husband and I have been snacking on these after our workouts as they have a lot of nutrients and make for the perfect go to treat to give a boost of energy. These are best chilled in the fridge and enjoyed cold. The nut base is a great source of magnesium and Vitamin E.
These take just 15 minutes to make and the rest is just chilling them before being cut and enjoyed. Not only are they absolutely delicious but completely vegan and gluten-free friendly too. You must give these a try!!
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Vegan Date Bars
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Almonds unsalted
- 1.5 cups Walnuts unsalted
- 8 Medjool dates softened, pitted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Flavoring
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 5 1/2 tbsp Coconut Oil melted
- Pinch of salt
Filling
- 16 Medjool Dates softened, pitted
- 6 tbsp Nut Butter Almond butter is preferred, crunchy or creamy
- 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Flavoring
- 1.5 tbsp Water
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse together all the crumb base ingredients for a minute until it comes together nicely. Set aside a 1/4 of this to top off the bars. Use the rest for the base of the bars. Line an 8×8 deep baking pan with parchment paper. Add the crumb base and spread out evenly in the pan.
- In the same processor, add the filling ingredients and pulse until it comes together like a paste. Spread this entirely on top of the base evenly.
- With the extra crumb, top off the filling. Spread out the crumb and press gently into the filling to cover the top.
- Cover with aluminum or platic wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Cut into 16 squares after being chilled and enjoy.
- Store the remainder in an airtight container lined with wax paper to prevent sticking to one another and keep in the fridge for your go to snack!
Notes
This is such an amazing recipe!! Highly recommend it and the cook is such a sweetheart . 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you! Happy you enjoy it!
Hi! I love the recipe. Can you please tell me how many calories are present in one portion? 🙂
Hi, just under 300 calories but they are filling and full of good nutrients.
Great recipe! Simple, healthy ingredients and keeps you full! Will make again!
Could you use date baking paste instead? I have a couple of packs of the Ziyad brand.
Yes, that would work perfectly. Go for it!
Hi, is peanut butter suitable for this recipe? Also if using butter, is it melted 5 and a half tbsp or solid? Thanks alot
Hi Yusra,
Peanut butter works fine and it would be 5 1/2 melted tbsp of butter.
I love this recipe, it is my favourite date bar recipe that I have found yet! I didn’t have almond butter so used natural peanut butter instead. I will be making these again. They really satisfy a sweet craving!
Thanks, Sheena for the lovely review!
Delicious and good for you. Thank you for another amazingly recipe😊
Can the oil be totally eliminated?
I can’t do oils or vegan butters.
Hi, The oil acts as a binder to have everything come together and stick. I am not sure if this would work but applesauce may work fine and flavor profile will still work.
Can I sub Almond PB2 for the almond butter?
super easy and delicious. replaced with butter since it all I had
This was soo good and easy to make.
Very satisfying and filling without the guilt.
I doubled the recipe for a thicker bar and it was just perfect. Will definitely be making this again.💕