Nutty Chickpea and Date Energy Bars Recipe
These energy bars are a delicious and nutritious snack made with chickpeas and dates, packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for a quick energy boost any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas and pitted dates and blend until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon to the food processor and blend until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the chopped nuts and dark chocolate chips.
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the lined baking dish and press it down firmly.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the bars to set.
- Lift the mixture out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Enjoy your energy bars and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.