Date Bars

8 servings

20 minutes

Date bars are a true embodiment of Arab traditions in sweet snacks. Dates, long considered a symbol of prosperity in the Arab world, provide natural sweetness and rich flavor. Combined with nuts and oats, they form a soft yet textured mass enhanced by a honey aroma. A light layer of melted dark chocolate adds depth and sophistication, making each bite a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy. These bars are not only delicious but also healthy – they energize and are ideal for snacking throughout the day. Their simplicity in preparation and natural ingredients have made them a favorite treat among health food enthusiasts.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 200.4
• Proteins: 3.5g
• Fats: 10.8g
• Carbohydrates: 24.2g

Ingredients

• Walnuts: 100 g
• Dates: 180 g
• Oat flakes: 40 g
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Dark chocolate: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. We roast the nuts in a dry pan. Then we place the chocolate in a water bath to melt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 100 g
   • Dark chocolate: 50 g

2. In the blender, grind the flakes into crumbs, then add the dates; otherwise, if done the other way around, it will take a long time to scrape the dates off the blender walls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oat flakes: 40 g
   • Dates: 180 g

3. Mix the resulting mass with nuts and add honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 100 g
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon

4. Lay everything on plastic wrap and roll out to a thickness of about 1.5-2 cm.

5. Spread melted chocolate on the layer, send it to the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Take it out and cut it into convenient portions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 50 g