First things first. I have two very important announcements:
1) Today I’m releasing my 7 Ingredients or Less E-Cookbook and it’s FREE for download!
2) I figured out how to make bars that taste just like a NO BAKE COOKIE!
Both of these items are very important.
When I tell you these bars taste just like a no bake cookie, I’m not playing around.
I REPEAT: This is not a joke.
No bake cookies are the bomb. For the record, they nor the word “bomb” will ever go out of style.
My mother can attest that no bakes are my kryptonite. I’m rendered defenseless in their presence.
I once jumped up and down like a little girl when someone brought a plate to class…IN HIGH SCHOOL.
I repeat: NOT JOKING AROUND.
When I recently discovered the wonder that is medjool dates, I almost cried.
Adding them to any recipe makes it sweet as pie and replaces any need for added sugar.
So picture this: dates, peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, oats, a.k.a no bake cookie in the mouth.
Oh yes, we’re going there.
These bars are nutritious and super simple, yet taste just like one of my favorite desserts. And with just four ingredients, you really can’t go wrong.
I’ve already made them three times since discovering their magic factor. At batch #5 I think I’ll have a problem, but we’re not quite there yet so, we’re good.
- 18 medjool dates
- 3 Tbsp natural salted peanut butter
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (non-dairy for vegan)
- ½ cup rolled oats (GF for gluten-friendly)
- Pulse dates in a food processor until they’re in small pieces; about 15 generous pulses.
- Add oats, chocolate chips and peanut butter and pulse or mix until combined. You want there to be consistently small pieces but not overly processed.
- Transfer to a 9×9 or larger pan and press down until uniformly flat.
- Pop in freezer for 15 minutes to set, then remove and cut into 8 bars. Will keep fresh in an air-tight bag or container for up to a week.
Get this and 9 other recipes in our 7 Ingredients or Less E-Cookbook! Click for a FREE download and endless amounts of delicious food! Then, read it, try the recipes, share it and we’ll love you forever – promise.
Caitlin August 31, 2012 at 8:35 am
they look delicious!!
em@simplypresents August 31, 2012 at 9:36 am
This are going to be made this weekend! I keep looking for a yummy and healthy bar recipe, but they still contain so many ingredients and instuctions! Thanks so much! :)
lina August 31, 2012 at 10:35 am
Looks delicious! However, I’m allergic to peanuts… Anything else that is easy to make/get a hold of that would work as a substitute? Thanks :)
Dana August 31, 2012 at 11:00 am
Lina, Absolutely! Try almond butter or any nut butter. Hope that helps!
jamie @ green beans & grapefruit August 31, 2012 at 11:22 am
These look soooooo good and CONGRATS on your e-book!
natalie@thesweetslife August 31, 2012 at 12:14 pm
i have fantastic memories of eating WAY TOO MANY of no bake cookies in college! this sounds like a good way to relive those memories :)
Qu August 31, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Thanks for the cookbook and the bar look delicious.
Amanda August 31, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Awesome, Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Genevieve August 31, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Shared it on my blog here!
http://3sistersofgrace.blogspot.com/2012/08/yummy-find.html
Genevieve
Jackie August 31, 2012 at 3:27 pm
What are medjool dates?
Dana August 31, 2012 at 3:51 pm
A type of sweet fruit – find pictures here: http://minimalistbaker.com/chocolate-cashew-cookie-larabar-pops/
Heidi @ Food Doodles August 31, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Yummy! These sound delicious! And your e-cookbook looks great – can’t wait to look into it more!
Tammy T August 31, 2012 at 5:41 pm
These look amazing! As usual! And congrats on your e-book…can’t wait to check it out!
Tammy
Jen S. September 1, 2012 at 7:45 am
Passed the reluctant 4 yo test. Worked great even with reg. dates (madjools are very expensive in my area). Just had to add more of the smaller dates. I also added dehydrated coconut to some for an even better treat for me. Wasn’t overly sweet. Thanks much for the recipe.
Meghan September 3, 2012 at 10:39 am
YUM! I’m going to have to make these. Awesome ingredients!
JSS September 5, 2012 at 5:44 am
Thanks for the e-cookbook – I shared a link to it on my blog!
http://offshorecpa.blogspot.com/2012/09/clean-week-1.html
Shannon September 6, 2012 at 4:19 pm
OH my goodness! Just discovered you guys and wanted to say hats off to a blog well done! I’m all over the cooking blog world, vegan in particular, and you guys stand out completely! And the free cookbook download was a phenomenal idea! Keep on keepin on :)
Dana September 6, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Thanks Shannon! What a sweet thing to say!
Jacklyn September 25, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Just found your blog a few days ago and it is wonderful! I’ve been wanting to try medjool dates for a while and when I found this recipe I knew it was the perfect place to start. I subbed sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter, and cacao nibs for chocolate chips and they were DELICIOUS!!
Ann December 12, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Thanks so much for the free e-cookbook. I’ve been dreaming about the date / chocolate / almond bars for a while now. Was tickled to get the cookbook!
Rachel K January 5, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Can I just say I love you even more after reading this!! I love that you still use “the bomb” cause so do I, and people make fun of me for it. Also, these sound delish. Can’t wait to try making them!
Julia March 19, 2013 at 3:59 pm
Made these today. Super yum!
Kim Hawkins March 21, 2013 at 10:33 am
Thank you SO MUCH for this recipe. My hubby & I transitioned to a whole foods, vegan diet after his diabetes diagnosis. I made some raw cocoa truffles, and while they were good, my hubby (a hard working, traveling man) said, “What I really want are no-bakes.”
Since he doesn’t really care for dates, I used raisins, and sugar free dark chocolate. While a little fruity on the end, he says, “I could eat these.” His version of high praise, lol.
Thanks again!
Julia April 19, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Nom nom… so yummy, sweet and chocolatey! Thank you for the recipe!