Description
Indulge in these Delicious Protein-Packed Chickpea and Date Snack Bars for Energy—your new go-to snack for busy days! Packed with plant-based protein and natural sweetness, these bars are ideal for breakfast on the run, a post-workout boost, or a midday treat. The combination of chickpeas and dates not only provides lasting energy but also delivers essential nutrients. With just a few simple ingredients and no baking required, you can whip up these nutritious bars in no time. Customize them with your favorite nut butter or add-ins to suit your taste. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these bars make healthy snacking both easy and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas
- 1 cup Pitted Dates
- 1/2 cup Oats
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; soak dry dates if necessary.
- In a food processor, blend cooked chickpeas, soaked dates, and oats until well mixed.
- Add peanut butter, honey/maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until combined.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the dish.
- Refrigerate for about an hour to set before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg