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Healthy Date Candy Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Date Candy Bars combine the natural sweetness of medjool dates with creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and a rich dark chocolate coating, making for a deliciously wholesome and satisfying snack. Perfect for those craving a sweet treat with clean ingredients and a delightful texture balance.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 8 large soft medjool dates
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (preferably all natural)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup crushed pretzels (gluten-free and paleo if needed)

Assembly

  • 20 whole pretzels (gluten-free and paleo if needed)

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan and paleo if needed)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Soften Dates: If your medjool dates aren’t very soft, soak them in water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain thoroughly before use.
  2. Prepare Filling: Add the softened dates, creamy peanut butter, and pure maple syrup (if using) to a food processor. Blend until a gooey, sticky filling forms. Carefully fold in the crushed pretzels using a spoon or pulse in the processor briefly to keep small pretzel chunks intact.
  3. Form Bars: Lay the whole pretzels on a tray. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling onto each pretzel and smooth the filling over to create a compact, small bar shape.
  4. Freeze Bars: Place the filled pretzels in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up while you prepare the chocolate coating.
  5. Melt Chocolate: Combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt the mixture using a double boiler setup or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
  6. Coat Bars: Line a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper. Dunk each frozen bar into the melted chocolate to fully coat it, then place it on the parchment paper with the pretzel side down. Optionally, drizzle some extra chocolate over the tops in a zig-zag pattern for decoration.
  7. Final Freeze: Transfer the chocolate-coated bars back to the freezer for about an hour to allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving and enjoying.

Notes

  • Use soft medjool dates for best texture; soaking helps if they are dry.
  • Maple syrup is optional; adjust sweetness according to preference.
  • Choose gluten-free and paleo pretzels if catering to dietary restrictions.
  • Ensure chocolate is fully melted and smooth before dipping for easy coating.
  • Store these bars in the freezer for longer freshness and a nice firm bite.

Keywords: date candy bars, healthy snacks, peanut butter treats, dark chocolate bars, gluten-free snacks, paleo sweets, no-bake bars

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