Description
A delicious and protein-packed solution for a midday energy boost, these chickpea and date snack bars are wholesome and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or tahini/sunflower seed butter)
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (or flaxseeds)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them and ensuring the chickpeas are cooked and drained.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, Medjool dates, almond butter, and vanilla extract, and process until smoothly blended.
- Add rolled oats, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and salt to the mixture. Pulse a few times to incorporate the dry ingredients until mixed but slightly chunky.
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press down firmly until evenly compressed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes or until slightly golden and firm.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Great as an on-the-go snack or post-workout recovery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snack bars, healthy snacks, energy bars, chickpeas, protein-packed