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No-Bake Chocolate Covered Date Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 36 bars
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These No-Bake Chocolate Covered Date Bars are a delicious and healthy treat, combining the natural sweetness of Medjool dates, creamy tahini, crunchy walnuts, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick dessert or energy snack, they require no baking and are easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Dates and Filling

  • 40 large Medjool dates (about 2 pounds), pitted
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dish: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
  2. Turn the dates into paste: Place the pitted dates in a large food processor fitted with the S blade and process on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the dates form a thick, sticky paste.
  3. Assemble layers: Transfer the date paste to the lined baking dish and, using wet hands, spread it evenly across the bottom. Then, spread the tahini evenly over the date layer with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly on top.
  4. Freeze to set layers: Place the layered dish in the freezer for about 2 hours or until the layers are firm and hardened.
  5. Melt the chocolate: Set up a double boiler by simmering a few inches of water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl and set the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted, then remove from heat.
  6. Cut the date bars: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the hardened layers from the pan onto a cutting board. Remove the parchment paper, then slice the block first in half lengthwise, then again to make 6 pieces across. Rotate and slice each piece into 6 bars, yielding 36 bars total.
  7. Coat the date bars in chocolate: Arrange the bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle the melted chocolate over the top. It’s fine if the chocolate does not fully cover each bar.
  8. Freeze again: Return the chocolate-coated bars to the freezer for 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use Medjool dates for natural sweetness and soft texture.
  • Wet your hands before spreading the sticky date paste to prevent sticking.
  • Double boiler method gently melts chocolate to avoid burning.
  • Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes (including chocolate melting and freezing preparation)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/no-bake-chocolate-covered-date-bars-recipe/