Description
Indulge in these Delicious Protein-Packed Chickpea and Date Snack Bars for Energy, the ideal treat for anyone on the go. Bursting with nutrition, these bars combine the protein-rich goodness of chickpeas with the natural sweetness of dates, making them a satisfying snack anytime. Perfect as a quick breakfast, a post-workout boost, or an afternoon pick-me-up, they’re also kid-friendly and customizable with various mix-ins. Best of all, they require no baking and can be prepared in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas
- 1 cup Pitted Dates
- 1/2 cup Oats
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; soak dry dates if necessary.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, dates, oats, nut butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture to an 8×8-inch lined baking pan; press firmly into an even layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Cut into 12 equal bars and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg