3 Ingredient Chocolate Nut & Date Bars

By: Sammi Haber Brondo | NYC Dietitian

 

Another 3 ingredient recipe you’re going to LOVE: these Chocolate Nut & Date Bars couldn’t be easier to make and are super satisfying. Plus, they taste like candy.

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It’s day ??? of quarantine and I don’t know about you, but I’m so over cooking. I was doing so much of it during the first few weeks, that now I’m just keeping it super simple. And ordering takeout to support local restaurants - win win.

For me, simple doesn’t mean go to 3 different grocery stores for some fancy sounding ingredients and then spend 5 hours in the kitchen with 4 different pieces of kitchen equipment (okay, an exaggeration, but many recipes claim to be simple and then look something like that!). To me, simple means simple: a few ingredients, not too much active time, and maybe even no cooking required.

This recipe has got it all.

It’s made with just 3 main ingredients - walnuts, dates and chocolate - plus salt and coconut oil. The result is a candy-like tasting bar that’s delicious enough to satisfy any sweet tooth, and also nutrient-dense enough to be a filling snack.

You’re going to love them! As always, let me know if you try them. I can’t wait to hear what you think!

 

TOP TIPS

  • If you don’t have walnuts, try using other nuts. Pecans and almonds will both work well.

  • When I posted this on Instagram, I also got a few questions about substitutions for dates. Unfortunately, since dates and nuts are really the meat and bones of this recipe, the dates will be hard to substitute. If you have any, other dried fruit with similar texture may work, like dried figs and prunes.

  • If you don’t have coconut oil, just skip it! Adding coconut oil when you melt chocolate helps to thin the chocolate out a bit and remove any clumps, but it’ll be just fine without the coconut oil too.

  • Store these in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. They’ll last in the fridge about 1 week and in the freezer about 1 month.

 

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3 Ingredient Chocolate Nut & Date Bars

3 Ingredient Chocolate Nut & Date Bars

Yield: 8 bars
Author:
Prep time: 10 MCook time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 1 H & 40 M

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup chocolate chips.
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Grease an 8x4 loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine walnuts and date. Grind until pieces are fine and stick together easily, about 3 minutes.
  3. Scoop mixture into the loaf pan, using your hands to press down and flatten. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, mixing every 30 seconds.
  5. Pour melted chocolate over nut & date mixture. Use a spatula or lightly shake the pan to distribute chocolate evenly. Optional: sprinkle the top with more salt. Place back in the freezer for 1 hour.
  6. Remove from the pan (if not using parchment paper, use a knife to gently life from the pan) and cut into 8 slices. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
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NYC dietitian: Sammi Haber Brondo | Veggies and Chocolate