Chocolate-Date Cookie Bars
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- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
Cookie base:1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup ground mixed nuts (pulse in a food processor to the consistency of corn meal)1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill 10-grain cereal (or other high protein hot cereal)1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. baking sodapinch of salt2 tbsp. raw honey1 medium egg2 tbsp. peanut butterFilling:1/2 cup chopped, pitted dates1/2 cup water1 heaping tablespoon dutch process cocoa powder (or 10 grams of dark chocolate, chopped)1/2 tsp. vanillaTopping:1 tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut1/2 oz. mixed nuts, chopped
*Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
*In a small saucepan, combine the dates, vanilla, and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to create a more even consistency. Stir in the cocoa or dark chocolate and set the mixture aside to cool.
*In the bowl of a food processor, combine the oats, ground nuts, cereal, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Slowly drizzle in the honey while pulsing occasionally to disperse evenly.
*In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and peanut butter, then add them to the food processor while pulsing occasionally until a sticky dough is formed.
*Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and press the cookie dough into the bottom to create an even crust. Next, layer on the chocolate-date paste and then top with the chopped nuts and shredded unsweetened coconut.
Bake for 20 minutes and cool completely before cutting into bars. Makes a great snack or dessert!
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BANANAFISH711.
*In a small saucepan, combine the dates, vanilla, and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to create a more even consistency. Stir in the cocoa or dark chocolate and set the mixture aside to cool.
*In the bowl of a food processor, combine the oats, ground nuts, cereal, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Slowly drizzle in the honey while pulsing occasionally to disperse evenly.
*In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and peanut butter, then add them to the food processor while pulsing occasionally until a sticky dough is formed.
*Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and press the cookie dough into the bottom to create an even crust. Next, layer on the chocolate-date paste and then top with the chopped nuts and shredded unsweetened coconut.
Bake for 20 minutes and cool completely before cutting into bars. Makes a great snack or dessert!
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BANANAFISH711.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 138.6
- Total Fat: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 18.7 mg
- Sodium: 54.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
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