Protein Packed Chickpea Date Bars (Print-Friendly Format)
Wholesome chickpea and date bars blend protein, fiber, and flavor for a nourishing, energizing treat.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base
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240 grams cooked chickpeas
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150 grams pitted dates, soaked if dry
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50 grams rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
→ Flavor
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60 grams natural peanut butter or almond butter (substitute sunflower seed butter for nut-free option)
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15 millilitres maple syrup or honey (use agave syrup for vegan alternative)
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5 millilitres vanilla extract (almond extract as optional substitute)
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2 grams ground cinnamon (optional)
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1 gram fine sea salt, adjust to taste
→ Indulgence
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35 grams dark chocolate chips (use carob chips or omit if preferred)
# How to Make It:
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Combine cooked chickpeas and pitted dates in a food processor. Blend on high speed until mixture is creamy and thoroughly smooth.
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Add rolled oats, nut or seed butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the processor. Blend until the mixture is fully incorporated and cohesive.
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Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Fold in dark chocolate chips gently using a spatula or spoon.
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Line an 20x20 centimetre baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring edges overhang for easy removal.
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Evenly press the snack bar mixture into the lined dish using slightly damp hands or a spatula. Compact firmly to ensure uniform thickness.
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Refrigerate the dish for at least 60 minutes, allowing the bars to set and become firm.
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Remove set mixture from the baking dish using the parchment. Slice evenly into 12 bars and serve.
# Extra Tips:
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Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months for extended freshness.