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    Healthy Date Bars (Vegan & No Bake recipe + Video)

    Published: Nov 8, 2018 · Modified: Aug 15, 2019 by Geetha Priyanka · 59 Comments

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    Healthy date bars are energy bars made by combining dates, desiccated coconut and walnuts. Finally topped with chopped almond and pumpkin seeds. These bars are gluten-free and vegan and need no baking.

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    Energy bars are no bake healthy snack that requires just few minutes to make and are packed with protein, fiber and nutrients to keep kids fueled until their next meal. The most important fact is these bars tastes too delicious and irresistible even though they are sugar-free.

    I usually try to reduce sugar as much as possible for my daughter Samyu and prefer healthy food such as this date bars,  Oatmeal energy bars,strawberry banana milkshake, pineapple banana smoothie, Coconut date balls that boost her energy and keep her full until next meal.

    Kids friendly healthy date bars

    Healthy and tasty homemade energy bars with just few ingredients is a win-win for both parents and kids. This recipe requires no cooking or no baking, no refined sugar. Dates are good source of potassium, As dates are so sweet they act as perfect natural sweetener and an alternative to added sugars in any dates recipe. All it requires is just few ingredients and few minutes to whip up this quick and easy to make dates bars. Best part for parents is that this is a perfect recipe to engage kids in making their own dish which really gets them eating the right things from young age. Fun part for kids is that they can choose their own add-ons. The sky is the limit if they really want to choose something that goes into these bars, with their favourite add-on they are more likely to eat them without any fuss, guaranteed.

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    Healthy date bars recipe variations

    You can play around adding other ingredients. You can swap out walnuts for almonds, cashews, pecans or you can add half walnuts and half other nuts of your choice.  Ground cinnamon, ground cardamom,  ground nutmeg are an awesome add-ons to infuse more flavours into your bars. Substitute almond or pumpkin seeds with flax seeds, chia seeds or melon seeds for crunchy topping or you can totally skip the topping as well. Some chocolate chips or cocoa powder makes a best add-in for kid appeal.

    A-Z Challenge concept

    A to Z challenge, a challenge initiated by super active bloggers Jolly Makkar and Vidya Narayan on Facebook Group, wherein a group of bloggers come together and we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every alternate month. This month alphabet is 'D', so my contribution for this month is healthy date bars.

    Let's see how to make healthy date bars in detail (video shown by my little chef Samyu)

    Ingredients

    1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml

    For Bars

    Dates: 1 cup (21dates), pitted

    Desiccated Coconut: 1 cup

    Walnuts: 1 cup, chopped

    Hot Water: 1 and ½ cup

    For topping

    Almonds + Pumpkin Seeds : 2 tbsp

    Instructions

    Soak pitted dates in hot water for 1 hour or until it softens.

    drain the water and keep dates aside in a bowl.

    In a deep bowl, place dates and mash them with potato masher.

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    Now add desiccated coconut and coarsely ground walnut.

    Stir in all the ingredients together until well combined.

    Now line a tin/container with parchment paper or wax paper. Transfer the mixture, spread evenly and press it firmly with back of spoon or spatula.

    Top it with chopped almonds and pumpkin seeds.

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    Wrap and chill for at least an hour or until it sets.

    Unwrap and cut the bars.

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    Enjoy the delicious and healthy date bars.

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    Recipe Notes

    Nuts can be used raw or roasted, roasting adds toasty and nutty flavour to the bars.

    Store these bars in an air tight container in fridge for a week or in freezer for up to 3 months. (Mine disappeared in a day).

    Experiment with different nuts and seeds combo when you make your next batch.

    Though you mix and match ingredients always make sure to keep dates in the recipe as it acts as a binding agent.

    Easy process is to blend all the ingredients listed under "for bars" in a food processor. Place all the ingredients in a food processor, pulse few times for 30 seconds or just until they break into crumb size pieces. Scrape the sides of the container, continue the pulse for 1-2 minutes or until all the ingredients  have clump together into a ball. (Note: I didn't use this process as I was pretty sure my little chef might end up with a paste like consistency which totally ruins the texture of bars. I had to choose an alternative option only due to such unavoidable situations).

    It is not necessary to soak dates in hot water if you prefer to blend all ingredients in food processor. (Note: I had to soak them until they turn soft so that it's easy for little chef to mash them).

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    Healthy Date Bars | No Bake Energy Bars (gluten free & vegan)

    Healthy date bars are energy bars made by combining dates, desiccated coconut and walnuts. Finally topped with chopped almond and pumpkin seeds. These bars are gluten-free and vegan.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Soaking Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 10 bars
    Author: Samyuktha

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    Ingredients

    Gluten free, Vegan

      1 cup = 240ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml

        For Bars

        • 1 cup Dates pitted
        • 1 cup Walnuts
        • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut
        • 1 ½ cup Hot Water

        For Toppings

        • 2 tablespoon Almonds + Pumpkin Seeds chopped

        Instructions

        • Soak pitted dates in hot water for 1 hour or until it softens.
        • Drain the water and keep dates aside in a bowl.
        • In a deep bowl, place dates and mash them with potato masher.
        • Now add desiccated coconut and coarsely ground walnut.
        • Now stir in all the ingredients together until well combined.
        • Now line a tin/container with parchment paper or wax paper. Transfer the mixture, spread evenly and press it firmly with back of spoon or spatula.
        • Top it with chopped almonds and pumpkin seeds.
        • Wrap and chill for at least an hour or until it sets.
        • Unwrap and cut the bars and enjoy the delicious and healthy date bars.

        Notes

        Nuts can be used raw or roasted, roasting adds toasty and nutty flavour to the bars.
        Store these bars in an air tight container in fridge for a week or in freezer for up to 3 months. (Mine disappeared in a day).
        Experiment with different nuts and seeds combo when you make your next batch.
        Though you mix and match ingredients always make sure to keep dates in the recipe as it acts as a binding agent.
        Use chopped almonds and pumpkin seeds as toppings.  You can clearly see topping here is not chopped nuts rather coarse powder. That's because of extra pulsing function of food processor as little chef likes it!!
        Easy process is to blend all the ingredients listed under "for bars" in a food processor.
        Place all the ingredients in a food processor, pulse few times for 30 seconds or just until they break into crumb size pieces. Scrape the sides of the container, continue the pulse for 1-2 minutes or until all the ingredients  have clump together into a ball. (Note: I didn't use this process as I was afraid my little chef might end up with a paste like consistency which totally ruins the texture of bars. I had to choose an alternative option only due to such unavoidable situations).
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        Comments

        1. Federica

          April 30, 2019 at 4:47 pm

          They are delicious!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            April 30, 2019 at 8:24 pm

            Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy them 🙂

            Reply
        2. Sasmita Sahoo Samanta

          December 20, 2018 at 5:06 pm

          Date Bars are looking so yummy here dear !!! Such a healthy combo of date and nuts 🙂

          Reply
        3. Aruna

          December 02, 2018 at 7:29 am

          You have made an already healthy and delicious recipe even more so with the seed toppings. One helping of this will meet my daily quota of healthy seeds and dates.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            December 02, 2018 at 3:34 pm

            Glad you find this recipe useful.

            Reply
        4. Poonam Bachhav

          November 30, 2018 at 6:50 am

          Dates and nuts make such healthy and power pack combination. These no bake bars look perfect . It's so much fun to involve kids in kitchen.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 30, 2018 at 7:11 pm

            So true Poonam. Kids helping us in kitchen is a real fun and they get to learn as well.

            Reply
        5. code2cook

          November 29, 2018 at 5:48 am

          healthy date bars are actually power-packed snack. such a great combination of nuts and dates. I love it so much. for me its a post workout meal.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 29, 2018 at 11:02 am

            So true they are absolutely a power packed snack to enjoy.

            Reply
        6. Paarul

          November 29, 2018 at 2:41 am

          Love the detail recipe of these healthy and awesome energy bars.Lovely share with cute helping hands.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 29, 2018 at 11:03 am

            Thank you Paarul 🙂

            Reply
        7. Veena Krishnakumar

          November 28, 2018 at 7:55 am

          wow!! never knew making energy bars at home was this easy. Bookmarked and lovely clicks!!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 28, 2018 at 11:19 am

            Yes indeed it is very easy and quick. I would love to know how you liked them when you get to try.

            Reply
        8. Anshu Agrawal

          November 26, 2018 at 11:08 pm

          These energy bars have all the ingredients which I love, definitely gonna try it. Bookmarked it. Awesome share !!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 27, 2018 at 8:31 am

            I am glad you like it. I would love to know how you enjoyed them.

            Reply
        9. Ankita

          November 26, 2018 at 5:19 am

          Easy sugarfree bars. Great share...book marking it.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 26, 2018 at 10:38 am

            Glad you liked them.

            Reply
        10. Jayeeta Basu

          November 22, 2018 at 6:42 am

          Easy, sugar-free, no-cook, healthy bar ........I must give it a try........ 🙂

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 22, 2018 at 8:35 am

            I would love to know how it turned out. Happy cooking

            Reply
        11. Swati

          November 20, 2018 at 10:58 pm

          Loved these bars , these look so delicious and of course are healthy too!! Taste bhi health bhi!! Awesome desserts!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 21, 2018 at 12:25 pm

            Glad to know you like these healthy bars.

            Reply
        12. Jolly

          November 20, 2018 at 9:55 pm

          Slurp slurp, my mouth is just watering here. I love this simple and healthy recipe of this delicious bars. Loved those cute hands who are helping you & you were helping her also by holding the bowl, so cute 🙂 Absolutely yummy bars.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 21, 2018 at 12:26 pm

            Thank you Jolly.

            Reply
        13. Sujata Roy

          November 20, 2018 at 2:23 am

          Date bars sounds amazing. Loved the use of dessicated coconut. Its a pleasure to work with kids. Congratulations to your little chef. Awesome share.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 21, 2018 at 12:27 pm

            Thanks a lot...

            Reply
        14. themadscientistskitchen

          November 18, 2018 at 5:19 pm

          Such a lovely helper and such a healthy dates bar. I love these delicious beutiful bars and they are the best thing thta can be had.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 21, 2018 at 12:29 pm

            Thank a lot for your kind words.

            Reply
        15. Priya Suresh

          November 17, 2018 at 8:21 pm

          How fabulous those date bars looks, prefect to pack in anyone's snack box. Am literally drooling over those bars.. Well done.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 18, 2018 at 5:20 pm

            Thank you Priya.

            Reply
        16. Mayuri Patel

          November 17, 2018 at 5:46 pm

          Love these easy to make energy bars and so many options for the add ons. I'm sure your daughter must have enjoyed helping you.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 18, 2018 at 5:20 pm

            Yes Mayuri you can mix and match add ons and options are really endless. Little chef really enjoyed the process of making these bars.

            Reply
        17. Laura

          November 17, 2018 at 12:58 am

          I love it when I can create a recipe alongside the kids, double bonus when it is healthy, will be ordering the ingredients on the shop and giving this a whirl 😀

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 18, 2018 at 5:17 pm

            I am so glad to know you like this recipe. I hope you enjoy the process of making these little bars with your kids. Happy cooking.

            Reply
        18. Renu

          November 16, 2018 at 5:58 pm

          A very healthy and delicious bar and no cook is a treat. Loved seeing your little one helping around. I too involve my kids, and it is fun too work with them at times.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 18, 2018 at 5:15 pm

            So true renu, its fun to work with them in kitchen, they will get to munch on healthy snacks as well.

            Reply
        19. Vidya Narayan

          November 16, 2018 at 3:36 am

          Loved the detailed recipe, Samyuktha as your sous Chef and the tiny hands at work! I am sure she enjoyed the process of making the delicious bars and enjoying it too.

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          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 18, 2018 at 5:12 pm

            Yes Vidya she enjoyed a lot. She love any kind of work in kitchen.

            Reply
        20. Mildly Indian

          November 16, 2018 at 12:04 am

          Wow, Love this step by step. My kids may love this as travel snack, I will make and pack some on the next trip.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 18, 2018 at 5:11 pm

            I hope your kids enjoy these little healthy bars. I would love to know how it turned out.

            Reply
        21. Laura Schwormstedt

          November 14, 2018 at 2:41 pm

          Ohh these energy bars sound amazing, packed with goodness as well, perfect for when your out and about and want a healthy snack

          Laura x

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          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 18, 2018 at 5:08 pm

            Absolutely, these are perfect grab and go healthy snack.

            Reply
        22. Jess Howliston

          November 12, 2018 at 7:58 pm

          Ooo these look and sound delicious! I am always looking for healthy snack alternatives for myself and especially for the kids for after school. These look perfect so will definitely give them a try!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 14, 2018 at 12:32 pm

            TI am so happy to know you find this recipe helpful. I would love to know how you and kids enjoyed them.

            Reply
        23. Bethany

          November 12, 2018 at 2:07 pm

          These sound great, I, going to have to definitely give these a go, Thankyou for sharing ????????

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 14, 2018 at 12:30 pm

            Glad you like it. I hope you do try them and let me know how it turned out. Thanks

            Reply
        24. Rebecca Smith

          November 12, 2018 at 11:55 am

          These look like such a deliciously healthy snack option! Will definitely give making these a try with the kids!

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 14, 2018 at 12:29 pm

            Yes!! definitely try with kids, I am sure kids will enjoy...

            Reply
        25. Rhian westbury

          November 12, 2018 at 7:25 am

          I've seen a look of recipes like this in the Deliciously Ella book, dates add such a good texture to the treats x

          Reply
        26. michelle twin mum

          November 11, 2018 at 5:17 pm

          These look great, I bet they are really filling and I like the diea of being ableto swap the nuts our for other ones. Mich x

          Reply
        27. Hayley Warren

          November 11, 2018 at 5:09 pm

          These look so easy to make and delicious too! I'll have to try them.

          Reply
        28. Shobha Keshwani

          November 10, 2018 at 10:39 am

          what a lovely and healthy snack for kids and adults as well. I have not yet given a try to these nutritious bars.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 12, 2018 at 8:12 am

            Indeed Shobhaji. I hope you do try this recipe and let me know how it turned out. Thank you.

            Reply
        29. Ashima Goyal Siraj

          November 09, 2018 at 12:20 pm

          Raw date bars are so common in the market and while there are companies making them healthy and without any preservatives, my heart bleeds out at all the packaging we throw with every date bar so we also recently started making our own date bars! I love your simple flavour combinations. I haven't tried adding coconut yet to my date bars. Definitely going in, in the next edition!

          Btw loved seeing those little hands in the video and how you were helping her by holding the bowl! very cute 🙂

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          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 12, 2018 at 8:11 am

            Aww that's so nice. Thanks a lot Ashima for watching the video. It's always a joy to watch kids trying their hands in such activities 🙂

            Reply
            • Ashima

              November 18, 2018 at 9:12 pm

              yes! and it also makes them appreciate the food so much more because they have made it themselves 🙂

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              • Geetha Priyanka

                November 19, 2018 at 10:33 pm

                Absolutely true that and how proud they feel making their own dish.

                Reply
        30. The Girl Next Door

          November 09, 2018 at 9:30 am

          I love the look of these Date Bars! They do sound extremely delicious, and they are healthy too! 🙂

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            November 12, 2018 at 8:05 am

            Thank you 🙂

            Reply

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