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Chickpea and Date Snack Bars

Protein-Packed Chickpea and Date Snack Bars You’ll Love

These Chickpea and Date Snack Bars are a perfect blend of nutrition and delight, making them an ideal snack choice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup pitted dates soak in warm water for 5-10 minutes
  • 1/2 cup oats certified gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup nut butter e.g., sunflower seed butter for nut-free
For Sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup use agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can replace with almond extract
For Flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon skip if you prefer a milder taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or use carob chips or omit

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine cooked chickpeas and pitted dates. Blend until smooth, resembling a thick paste. This takes about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt into the blended mixture. Pulse until combined, forming a thick, sticky mixture (about 30 seconds).
  3. Fold in dark chocolate chips by hand after removing the mixture from the processor, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread the mixture into the dish, pressing it down firmly.
  5. Place the dish into the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
  6. Carefully lift the bars out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares or rectangles as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure the chickpeas and dates are blended until smooth for a cohesive texture. Adjust sweetness to your liking before chilling. Feel free to customize add-ins.

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