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Dark Chocolate Almond Date Bars

Dark Chocolate Almond Date Bars are a sweet treat that contains just four ingredients. They are made in a food processor or high-power blender. Unlike many sweet treats you might enjoy, they have fiber, protein, and healthy fats!
Prep Time15 minutes
Freezing Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Almonds, dark chocolate, Date Bar, Healthy Dessert

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • 9x5 inch bread pan
  • Parchment or wax paper
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pitted Medjool dates
  • 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup dark chocolate
  • sea salt, optional

Instructions

  • Roughly chop dates, then do the same to the almonds.
  • Add to a food processor or blender. Add chia seeds. Alternate between pulsing and blending on high. Scrape down the sides with a spoon as needed. This may take several minutes and rounds of scraping-and-pulsing. Do this until a "dough" forms. All of the ingredients should stick together and be well incorporated.
  • Spread dough out evenly into a 9x5 bread pan lined with parchment paper. It is helpful to wet your fingers just slightly so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers!
  • Place the dough in the freezer for an hour to set.
  • Melt half the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the remaining chocolate in small amounts until all chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove dough from the freezer.
  • Pour chocolate over date bars and spread evenly. Place bars back in the freezer for 2 hours.
  • Remove bars from the freezer and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes. Slice into 8 even bars or 16 even bars, depending on the portion size you prefer. Enjoy immediately.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month.