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Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 250
Delicious homemade energy bars combining dates, peanut butter, oats, and chocolate for a nutritious snack.

Ingredients

Dried Fruits

  • 0.75 cup chopped Medjool dates
  • 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats (see Tip)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 0.75 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain, reserving the water.
  • Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, coat with cooking spray.
  • Process dates, peanut butter, oats, and salt until finely chopped; add reserved water if dry. Stir in peanuts.
  • Press mixture into pan; melt chocolate chips and spread over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then cut into 16 squares.

Notes

Keep mixture firm when pressing into the pan for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Snack
Keyword: energy bars