Description
Delicious no-bake chocolate-pistachio bars made with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup packed pitted dates
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup quick oats (the one-minute kind)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup roasted and salted pistachios (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or foil, adding an overhang for easy removal. Don’t spray with cooking spray as it makes these bars greasy. Set aside.
- In a small blender or a food processor, pulse the pitted dates to create a very thick and sticky paste. This takes some patience; stir with a spoon and re-blend as needed.
- Scoop out every last bit of the date paste and add to a large bowl. Add in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to beat until combined.
- Stir in the quick oats, old-fashioned oats, mini chocolate chips, and coarsely chopped pistachios. (If the pistachios and peanut butter aren’t salted, add a scant 1/4 teaspoon salt too.) Mix until thoroughly combined. If needed, knead the mixture with your hands to get a well-combined and incorporated mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared 8×8-inch baking pan and very firmly press the mixture into an even layer. Use the bottom of a flat 1 cup measuring cup to help firmly press. Set aside.
- Optional Chocolate Topping: In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil (measured when the oil is in a hardened state). Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate evenly over the bars and tip the pan around to create an even layer of chocolate on top. Cover and refrigerate until the chocolate is completely set.
- Using the parchment-paper overhang, remove the bars from the pan and cut into equal-sized bars. Store leftover bars in the fridge, covered, for up to 1 week.
Notes
- 1. Pitted dates can be sticky; use a small amount of water on your hands when handling.
- 2. Ensure pistachios are coarsely chopped for the right texture.
- 3. Use mini chocolate chips for a different texture and melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg