Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:16Yield:16 barsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:16Yield:16 bars

Prep Time:25 mins

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:1 hr

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:1 hr 25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:16

Servings:

16

Yield:16 bars

Yield:

16 bars

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¾cupchopped Medjool dates1cupsmooth natural peanut butter½cuprolled oats (see Tip)¼teaspoonsalt½cupchopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts¾cupbittersweet chocolate chips

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Ingredients

¾cupchopped Medjool dates

1cupsmooth natural peanut butter

½cuprolled oats (see Tip)

¼teaspoonsalt

½cupchopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

¾cupbittersweet chocolate chips

Directions

Soak dates in hot water to cover in a medium bowl for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking water.

Meanwhile, line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over 2 sides. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray.

Combine the soaked dates, peanut butter, oats and salt in a food processor; process until very finely chopped and starting to clump together. If the mixture seems dry, add a little of the reserved soaking water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Transfer to the medium bowl and stir in peanuts. Spread the mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared pan.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Tips

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

To make ahead: Refrigerate bars for up to 1 week.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)203Calories13gFat17gCarbs5gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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