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Chocolate date and nut bars (no bake)

30/01/2022 by Judith 4 Comments

Chocolate date and nut bars

If you don't have time to bake but want a homemade treat, chocolate, date and nut bars are for you! These easy no bake chocolate bars are perfect for lunchboxes, kids' parties, picnics, bake sales or simply to enjoy at home.

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This easy no bake recipe is great because it:

  • Is made using only four store cupboard ingredients
  • Does not need baking
  • Can be prepared in very little time
  • Does not require any special skills
  • Contains wholesome ingredients

Ingredients for chocolate date and nut bars

  • 300g (10.6 ounces) chocolate suitable for melting (preferably minimum 70% cocoa content)
  • 150g (5.3 ounces) stoned dates
  • 60g (2.1 ounces) dried blueberries or raisins
  • 120g (4.2 ounces) pecan nuts
Ingredients for chocolate date and nut bars
Chocolate, date and nut bars are made using only four store cupboard ingredients

Equipment needed

  • Chopping board
  • Small sharp knife to cut the dates
  • Medium sized bowl suitable to use in the microwave
  • Dessert spoon to mix the ingredients
  • 25cm by 15cm (10" by 6") tin
  • Non stick lining paper
  • Large sharp knife to cut the bars

How to make no bake chocolate, date and nut bars

Start by chopping each date into around eight to ten pieces and break the pecan nuts using your hands.

Melted chocolate, dates, pecans and blueberries
Chopped dates, broken pecans, melted chocolate and dried blueberries ready to mix together

Break the chocolate into pieces and melt using a microwave on half power at 30 second intervals, stirring between each burst of power. Don't be tempted to microwave on a higher power setting or for longer bursts to save time as you may overheat or burn the chocolate.

Add the chopped dates, broken nuts and blueberries (or raisins) to the melted chocolate and stir until the dry ingredients are completely covered with chocolate and everything is well mixed together.

Place a sheet of non stick lining paper in the base of the tin and then pack the mixture into the tin. Flatten down the surface using the back of a spoon to make sure the mixture is well compacted. Place in the fridge for about an hour to chill and set.

Chocolate date and nut bars
Pack the mixture into a lined tin and refrigerate
Chocolate date and nut bars
Chocolate date and nut bars ready to enjoy!

Tips

  1. Don't be tempted to microwave the chocolate for longer than 30 seconds at a time at half power as it can easily become overheated or burned and this will impair the flavour of the chocolate.
  2. If you don't have a microwave the chocolate can be melted in a heatproof bowl over a pan of hot water, but be careful not to allow any water to come in contact with the chocolate as this will affect its qualities.
  3. If you don't have pecans then other varieties of nuts can be used instead such as walnuts or pistachios.
  4. The prepared chocolate bars should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and will keep for several days.
Marbled chocolate tiffin with ginger

You may also like to try marbled chocolate tiffin with ginger, another easy no bake chocolate based recipe.

Chocolate date and nut bars

Chocolate date and nut bars

Chocolate date and nut bars are perfect for when you don't have time to bake but want a homemade treat.
4.25 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Chill time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, European, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 15 squares (5cm by 5cm)
Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • 1 Small sharp knife
  • Bowl suitable for the microwave
  • 1 Dessertspoon
  • 25cm by 15cm (10" by 6") tin
  • Non stick lining paper
  • 1 Large sharp knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 g chocolate suitable for melting
  • 150 g dates with stones removed
  • 60 g dried blueberries or raisins
  • 120 g pecan nuts

Instructions
 

  • Chop each date into around 8 to 10 pieces.
  • Break the pecans into pieces.
  • Break the chocolate into pieces and melt in a microwave on half power for bursts of 30 seconds at a time.
  • Add the chopped dates, broken pecans and dried blueberries or raisins to the melted chocolate and mix well.
  • Place a sheet of non stick lining paper in the tin and pack the mixture into the tin. Flatten down the mixture using the back of a spoon to make sure it is well compacted.
  • Place in the fridge for about an hour to chill and set.
  • Cut into pieces using a sharp knife and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Blueberries, Chocolate, Dates, No bake, Nuts
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Comments

  1. Liz

    February 13, 2023 at 2:14 am

    3 stars
    These were not bad, but as expected, very very chocolatey. To make them better, I would add coconut, cut back on the chocolate and add something else to bind them (not sure what). As they were, I felt like I was eating a chocolate bar - almost like a Cadbury fruit and nut bar. I was hoping for something a little less chocolate dominant. I also might add dried cherries!

    Reply
    • Judith

      February 13, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you for trying these and for your feedback. Yes, I agree they are chocolatey and I think that is the reason my family and friends enjoy them. Of course there is a wide variety of other ingredients which can be added or substituted. Coconut and/or dried cherries sound a good idea!

      Reply
  2. J.R.

    May 29, 2023 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    Try with prunes instead! Yumm

    Reply
    • Judith

      May 29, 2023 at 1:50 pm

      Prunes sound a good idea! Thank you for your suggestion, I might try using prunes next time I have some 🙂

      Reply

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