Name: Protein-Packed Chickpea and Date Snack Bars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: healthy
Ingredients: 1 cup (165 g) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup (150 g) pitted dates; 1/2 cup (50 g) rolled oats; 1/4 cup (60 g) nut butter (peanut or almond); 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 g) salt; 1/4 cup (30 g) dark chocolate chips (optional)

Description

Easy no-bake chickpea and date snack bars made with wholesome ingredients, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

1 cup (165 g) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup (150 g) pitted dates

1/2 cup (50 g) rolled oats

1/4 cup (60 g) nut butter (peanut or almond)

1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or maple syrup

1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

1/2 tsp (1 g) ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp (1 g) salt

1/4 cup (30 g) dark chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Blend chickpeas and dates until smooth.
Add oats, nut butter, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt; blend until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips by hand.
Press mixture into an 8×8 inch parchment-lined dish.
Chill for 1 hour and cut into bars

Notes

Soak dry dates in warm water to soften.
Use gluten-free oats to keep bars gluten-free.
Store bars in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: snack bars
Method: no bake
Cuisine: healthy