Description

Indulge in these delicious Almond Flour Date Cookie Dough Bars, a healthier take on traditional cookie bars. Made with fresh dates, almond flour, and dark chocolate, these bars are a perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Fresh Date Cookie Dough

2 cups fresh dates
2 cups almond flour*
1/4 cup sunflower seed butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons water

Chocolate Topping

1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil

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Instructions

Pit and Process Dates: Pit the dates and place them in a food processor. Add almond flour, sunflower seed butter, vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water. Pulse until a cookie dough texture forms.
Adjust Consistency: Add more water if needed to achieve a sticky yet moldable dough.
Press into Pan: Press the dough into a parchment-lined 8×8 baking pan.
Melt Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together.
Top and Chill: Pour the melted chocolate over the dough, smooth it out, and refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
Slice and Enjoy: Once set, slice into bars and store in the fridge.

Notes

You may substitute sunflower seed flour for a nut-free version.
The addition of coconut oil in the chocolate helps prevent cracking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg