Description
Born from the chaos of toddler mornings and pantry raids, these bars are your fuss-free, flavor-packed answer to “what do I grab now?” With chewy dates, toasty oats, crunchy almonds, creamy nut butter, and a touch of maple magic, they’re ready in under 30 minutes—no oven, no stress. Perfect for lunchboxes, workouts, or sneaky midnight snacks. Let’s press, chill, slice, and smile.
Ingredients
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1 heaping cup pitted Medjool dates (softened if dry)
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¼ cup maple syrup, agave, or honey
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¼ cup creamy salted peanut or almond butter
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1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, chopped
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1½ cups rolled oats (GF if needed)
Instructions
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Soften Dates: Soak if dry, then drain well.
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Make Date Paste: Blend dates into a sticky paste using a food processor.
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Warm Wet Mix: Heat nut butter + syrup until smooth (don’t boil).
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Mix: In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, date paste, and warm wet mix. Stir until sticky and uniform.
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Press & Chill: Line an 8×8″ pan with parchment. Press mix in firmly! Freeze 20–30 mins.
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Slice & Store: Lift, slice into bars, and keep chilled up to 2 weeks—or freeze for 3 months!
Notes
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Press hard—use a glass or measuring cup.
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Add-ins welcome: chocolate chips, coconut, dried fruit, chia seeds!
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Soft dates = better binding and chew.
- Prep Time: 10 min prep + 20 min chill
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 per bar
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g