Healthy bars with no refined sugar, no trans fats and only 124 calories per bar.
Almond Date Bars
Healthy bars with no refined sugar, no trans fats and only 124 calories per bar.
ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 1 ⅓ cup almonds, ground
- 1 ½ cup ground oats
- 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- ⅛ cup agave syrup
- 4 tablespoons plant-based milk (I used almond milk)
Top Layer
- 1 cup almonds, ground
- ¾ cup dates, soaked and drained*
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 175°C and line a 20cm (8-inch) square pan with parchment paper.
Bottom Layer
- Add the almonds and oats into a food processor and process until a fine meal forms. Add the coconut oil, agave syrup and almond milk. Add just enough liquid so that the dough sticks together when pressed between your fingers.
- Crumble the dough in the prepared pan and press it down evenly with either a wet spoon or your fingers. Poke a few holes with a fork to let the air escape.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan before continuing.
Top Layer
- Add the almonds into a food processor and process until you get a flour-like texture. Also in a food processor, process the soaked dates into a fine paste.
- Combine the two and add agave syrup. Evenly spread the mixture on top of the baked crust and place it in the fridge for about an hour.
- When firm, cut into 20 bars. You can store them in the fridge for up to 5 five days.
notes
*Soak the dates in water beforehand for at least 30 minutes, then drain before using. The longer you soak them, the creamier the paste will be.
nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Almond Date Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
175
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
0.9
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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