These no-bake date energy bar are loaded with natural ingredients like dates, walnut, almonds, and nuts like pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Being no-bake, they require very less time to prepare. Just get all ingredients in a food processor, pulse them for about 1-2 minutes and set them in a baking pan. Leave them overnight in the fridge to set in and cut them in the desired shape.
Dates are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, calcium, potassium and much more. Eating them every day helps to meet our daily requirement of vital nutrients. Since dates are sweet in taste, works as the natural sweetener in these no-bake bars. Also, there is no need to add any liquid to combine other ingredients, dates have enough moisture to bind everything together. Read more about date here.
Having simple sugar content in dates makes these bar a perfect pre or post workout meal. A great snack for those who look out for sugarless options and kids simply enjoy them having with milk in breakfast time. You can also serve these as a sweet after a meal.
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So let see how to make these sugarless, vegan, gluten-free and no-bake date energy bar in no time.
No-Bake Date Energy Bar
Ingredient 8-12 bar
2 cup dates seeds removed( I used mejdool date)
1 cup walnut
½ cup almond
½ cup grated coconut
A pinch of salt
½ cup mixed seeds like sunflower and pumpkin
Method
- First of all, clean the dates and remove seeds.
- In a food processor add walnut, almond, and coconut. Pulse for 10 seconds. Repeat this until dry fruits are broken into pieces.
- To this add seeds and dates. Pulse for 20 seconds. Repeat this for 2-3 times till dates are crushed and mixed with dry fruit mixture.
- Line a parchment paper in a baking pan or in a plate.
- Pour this mixture in the pan and set it with the help of a spatula. Spread some seeds on top. Set them and keep in the fridge until they firm.
- Cut them into the desired shape. No-bake date energy bar ready to serve with milk in the breakfast time or snack time.
Note
- You can use figs or apricot also to make such nut bars. Again there is no need to add any liquid ingredients.
- Mix and match dry fruits as per availability. A new combination will come out.
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No-Bake Date Energy Bar | Healthy Vegan And Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 cup dates seeds removed( I used mejdool date)
- 1 cup walnut
- ½ cup almond
- ½ cup grated coconut
- A pinch of salt
- ½ cup mixed seeds like sunflower and pumpkin
Instructions
- First of all, clean the dates and remove seeds.
- In a food processor add walnut, almond, and coconut. Pulse for 10 seconds. Repeat this until dry fruits are broken into pieces.
- To this add seeds and dates. Pulse for 20 seconds. Repeat this for 2-3 times till dates are crushed and mixed with dry fruit mixture.
- Line a parchment paper in a baking pan or in a plate.
- Pour this mixture in the pan and set it with the help of a spatula. Spread some seeds on top. Set them and keep in the fridge until they firm.
- Cut them into the desired shape. No-bake date energy bar ready to serve with milk in the breakfast time or snack time.
Notes
- You can use figs or apricot also to make such nut bars. Again there is no need to add any liquid ingredients.
- Mix and match dry fruits as per availability. A new combination will come out.
Nutrition
Lisvette
Can I use something else instead of this dates? Can't find them here. I wanted to make this for my mom. A healthy snack for her. She's diabetic.
Bhawana
Dates help in binding and making these bars sugar-free. Not sure about any other alternative for the diabetic situation.
Kathy R
Looks and tastes good but crumbles when cut.
Bhawana
Kathy, we just need Medjool dates to make these bars. Medjool dates are very soft and help in binding. It is a sticky crumbled mixture after grinding. If mixture looks crumbly then you can add few more dates to make them hold together
KathyR
Thank you. Will definitely try again since they were delicious!
Matilda
Hi i love how simple this is which is great for our busy morning but question do you know if i can freeze them if i wanna make a bunch ahead of time?
Bhawana
You can keep them for 1 month at room temperature. And freezing up to 3-4 months easily.
michele
this is absolutely delicious and I loved it!
The only suggestion I would offer is for the recipe to **very clearly indicate the type of date needed. When someone reads "(I used mejdool date)" this reads as a personal preference, not a necessary ingredient. It was only through reading through the comments after making it that the reason my bars were not staying together is because you need to use those specific dates and not dried dates.Will try again!
Bhawana
Thanks so much Michele, I will definitely update the recipe with more details.
Kim Gillum
SO good! I added a handful of dried apricots and cherries. DIdn't have any seeds so just put more chopped walnuts on top. YUM!
Bhawana
Thanks Kim for trying this. Loved your changes.
fitoru
Will try this recipe one of these days.. This one looks delicious..
Elizabeth
These turned out great! My kids loved them. I didn’t have dates so I used dried plums instead and they worked great! I also substituted almonds for cashews.
Crys
So good! I added cranberries, dried blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. They were crumbly but delicious. Next time I'll use Medjool dates, as I read in comments they are more moist.
Donna Klimowicz
Hi, I am having trouble keeeping them together is there a scecret? They are delicious and I enjoyed eating them but they crumbled in my hand. Yours looks solid and fully formed bars
Emma
Can you use dried dates or do they need to be the non-dried version?
Bhawana
Emma, to make these evergy bars we need some moisture to hold everything. Soft & moist dates are best, Mejdool dates are perfect to make these vegan bars.
With dried dates, you can not attain this.
Himani
Do they remain soft or pretty firm at room temperature?
Bhawana
Himani date energy bars are soft at room temperature.
Poonam
What is the shelf life of these bars after refrigeration ?
Bhawana
Sorry for the late reply. You can store them for 1 month easily.
Julie
what is the shelf life of this bars? since it is nonbake I guess it cannot last for 1week.
Bhawana
After making them I keep these no-bake bars in my fridge. Noticed that for a month they are good in taste and texture if kept in the fridge. Since we are a family of four, so last only for two weeks. I keep them in the kitchen shelf.
Angie
The flavour is delicious! I’m a huge fan of dates so having these bars is a guilt free way into tricking myself that I’m having dessert! I left mine overnight and they didn’t set properly and just crumbled but from reading your previous reviews and comments, I really think the problem was that I didn’t use medjool dates. I’ll be sure to use those for the next batch..
Bhawana
Thanks, Angie for trying out. Yes, you are right. Mejdool dates are very soft and moist enough to bind everything together. Try using them next time you will see the big difference in texture.
Alka
Thanks for the recipe! Do you use dried coconut or fresh coconut in these bars?
Bhawana
I use dried coconut. Using fresh coconut will reduce its shelf life.
Bridget
So good! Perfect vegan treat to share for my retreat! Omg these are so yummmmm and easy!!! I was a little generous with the dates and added my goodness inch of salt on top for 2nd batch. If only I could get the kids to try them! They have a nut aversion lol
L Nomis
These bars are fantastic. I added a little water to mine which helps them stay together. I was wondering if you have calculated the calories?
code2cook
Thanks, Nomis, actually moisturizer comes from dates only and that too Medjool dates. So you do not need to add water. Actually, I have not yet attached nutritional info. Sorry
code2cook
You can simply eliminate nuts and keeping rest of desired ingredients as it is. Medjool dates are soft and moist while grinding they work as a binding agent and combine. Rest process is the same. Hope this helps.
code2cook
Thanks Rozanne for liking I am glad.
code2cook
wow Nice to know about this Delia. Thanks for liking my space. I am humbled.
code2cook
Thanks Christine, yes you will get there in Costco.
code2cook
Thanks Elly I am glad that you liked my space. I am humbled.
Marie-Christine
I've tried your vegan bars, unfortunately after a night in the fridge, they still didn't keep together as a bar, but fell apart. I have added all the ingredients but nothing helps! can you tell me if I forgot to do something.
I still ate them with a spoon, but I was so eager to add them to my lunch.
Please help.
Txs so much.
code2cook
Hi Marie,
Thanks for trying the recipe. Sorry to hear that it did not turn out well.
The only trick is using Medjool dates. They are soft, tender, and moist. While grinding they are the one who act as a binding agent and helps in combining everything. I hope you are using the same dates.
I got a big packet of Medjool dates from Costco, Austin. Apart from this really have no idea what could go wrong.
Regards
Bhawana
Carol Calisse
Maybe if you heat up the dates they will more sticky and keep all together
Bhawana
Carol, these are no bake version. Cooking dates will be more sticky as you may have to add some liquid ingredient to moist further.
furtdso linopv
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Jagruti Dhanecha
These bars are far more tasty, healthy and delicious than store bought. So easy and inexpensive if you make at home, feel like grabbing a few right now:)
code2cook
Thanks di for liking date energy bars. Yeah they were really great.
dhwani mehta
Love these healthy and quick energy bars that can give you instant energy when you are running late.Kids would also love it. Fabulous share dear
code2cook
Thanks Dhwani for appreciating my date energy bars, it means a lot to me.
Shobha Keshwani
These are really easy to make and come handy when we travel. Kids love them too.
Yours have come out so perfect.
code2cook
Thanks Shobha di for liking my date energy bars recipe. Means a lot.
Sujata Roy
Loved these guilt free energy bars Bhawana. Awesome share. Perfect to satisfy sudden sweet craving.
code2cook
Thanks di, I am glad that you liked my date energy bar recipe.
Prajakta Sukhatme
Always on the lookout for no bake healthy snacks for kids. These look perfect. All healthy ingredients and tasty spices ??
code2cook
Thanks Prajakta, date energy bars are just perfect for everyone. We love them.
Jen
Can I also add hemp hearts and chia seeds? Also, what size of pan do I press them into? They last long in the fridge? Thanks!
code2cook
Yes Jen you can add chia seeds and hemp hearts. You can store them for 2-3 weeks easily.
sapana
I love these kinds of easy no bake bars, healthy and tasty energy-rich treats to enjoy any time.
Chef Mireille
you got the perfect texture - so colorful and crispy and inviting!
Ritu Tangri
Mmm... these bars sound so delicious and are healthy too. This makes them a guilt free snack
Sowmya
Lovely no cook snack...so quick and easy
Priya Suresh
Cant ask more, these healthy energy bar will definitely please some hungry tummies easily especially while watching movies. Fabulous bars there.
Srivalli
Wow these bars are done so well !..can easily pack for travel etc right..Great pick!
Sandhiya
Love this kind of healthy sugar free energy bars. Sounds so delicious. You have made them so perfect just like the store brought ones.
harini
I usually shape them as laddus. But a bar sounds just as good.
Shivani gupta
Wow Awesome ? tasty healthy recipe Dear Bhawna Singh
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
Such a healthy treat this one is... whatever time of the day! Totally packed with goodness...