No Bake Chocolate Date Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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12 large (210 g) Medjool dates, pitted
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1 ½ cups (195 g) mixed nuts (unsalted, raw almonds, walnuts, cashews)
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¾ cup (60 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
→ Topping
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1 ½ cups (240 g or 8.5 oz) vegan chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
→ Optional Decoration
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Additional melted chocolate for drizzling
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Sea salt, hemp seeds, or cacao nibs for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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Line an 8 x 8 inch (20cm square) tin with baking parchment.
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Remove the pits from the dates if not already pitted. If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for around 10 minutes until they are soft.
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Add the pitted dates, nuts and shredded coconut to a food processor and blend until you have a sticky, uniform mixture with only small pieces of nuts remaining.
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Press the date mixture into the lined tin so that it is flat and evenly covers the base.
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pan of water) or microwave the chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is molten and smooth.
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Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the date mixture and use a spatula to spread it in an even layer.
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Chill the bars in the fridge for about 30 minutes or freezer for 10 minutes, until the chocolate is firm.
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Remove the bars from the tin and place them on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the bars into your preferred size.
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For extra decoration, you can also fill a piping bag with melted chocolate to decorate the top with a yummy drizzle! Add optional sprinklings of sea salt, hemp seeds, or cacao nibs if desired.
# Notes:
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These No Bake Chocolate Date Bars are vegan, gluten-free and need just 4 main ingredients. They make a great snack or wholesome dessert!
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For a nut-free version, use pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in place of the nuts.
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For a refined sugar-free version, use a refined sugar free chocolate available from brands such as Pascha, Lakanto or Hu.
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Store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.