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A stack of three chocolate date and nut bars.

Chocolate date and nut bars

If you don't have time to bake but want a tasty homemade treat, these chocolate, date and nut bars are for you! These no bake, 4 ingredient snack bars are perfect for lunchboxes, kids' parties, a post workout snack, bake sales or simply to enjoy with a cup of coffee
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, European, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 15 squares (5cm by 5cm)
Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

  • 25cm by 15cm (10" by 6") tin lined with non-stick paper

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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