Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Date Bars [GF, Oil-Free]
These vegan peanut butter chocolate date bars are no bake, oil-free, gluten-free, tender, delicious, easy to make & require only 7 ingredients! NO added sugar!
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates see notes
- 1 & 1/4 cups raw walnuts
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter plus extra for on top- make sure its drippy!
- 3 tbsp oat flour certified GF if needed
- 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add all of the ingredients, minus the dark chocolate chips, to a food processor and process for about 2 to 2 and 1/2 minutes, until the mixture looks crumbly but feels sticky. It should stick together easily but if not, add a splash of water and process again.
- Add the mixture to the prepared loaf pan in a tight even layer. Either press down with your hands or a small spatula. Really take your time pressing down- since these bars are more tender than typical dates bars, you have to press down firmly to ensure they stick together.
- Next, melt your dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for about 1 minute. Stir until smooth and melted. Pour the melted chocolate over the mixture and spread in an even layer with a spatula. Freeze for about 10-12 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
- Remove from the freezer and add peanut butter drizzle and sea salt. Slice into 8 bars and enjoy! Store these vegan peanut butter chocolate dates bars covered in the fridge.
Notes
- Medjool Dates- make sure your dates are plump, moist and sticky. If not, soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes, drain the water, and then proceed with the recipe.