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No-Bake Fruit and Nut Bars
20 min total20 prep0 cook8 servings200 cal
VegetarianVeganFlexitarianContains tree nut
Sticky dates, almonds, dried apricots, and coconut are pulsed together and pressed into bars for a wholesome no-bake snack you can make ahead and grab on the go.
Ingredients
produce
- 180 gdates
pantry
- 100 galmonds
- 70 gdried apricots
- 40 gcoconut flakes
- 0.25 tspsea salt
Steps
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- Remove any pits from the dates and roughly chop the dried apricots.
- Add the almonds to a food processor and pulse 5–6 times until coarsely chopped.
- Add the dates, dried apricots, and sea salt to the processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a sticky, coarse paste that holds together when pressed.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the coconut flakes by hand until evenly distributed.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the lined pan using the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until firm.
- Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into 8 bars with a sharp knife.
Tips
- Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes first if they feel firm or dry, then drain well.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan; a flat-bottomed glass works well for this.
- Chill for at least an hour before cutting so the bars hold their shape.
- Store bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
