Description
Sweet, chewy, and nourishing, these no-bake Coconut Date Bars are packed with Medjool dates, almonds, coconut, and chia seeds—perfect for a clean, energizing snack.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup almonds
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Add almonds to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the dates, shredded coconut, chia seeds, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top and gently press it in.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up.
- Once set, lift out of the dish and slice into bars.
Notes
Swap almonds for cashews or walnuts for a flavor variation.
Add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder for a chocolate twist.
Include a scoop of plant-based protein powder for added protein.
Mini dark chocolate chips can be folded in for indulgence.
Flaxseeds can replace chia seeds if needed.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg