Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Date Bars
These Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Date Bars are made with naturally sweet dates, crunchy nuts, and nutritious seeds. They are easy to prepare, require no flour, and make a perfect healthy snack for breakfast, meal prep, or an energy boost throughout the day.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Airtight container
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 200 g dates pitted
- 100 g peanuts
- 100 g pistachios
- 100 g pumpkin seeds
- 100 g sunflower seeds
- 100 g walnuts
- 100 g sesame seeds
- 50 g butter
For Coating
- ½ cup grated coconut
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pitted dates and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring continuously until softened.
- Add the peanuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and sesame seeds.
- Stir and roast everything together for several minutes until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper.
- Fold the paper over the mixture and knead gently to combine and compact it.
- Shape into a rectangle, log, or desired form.
- Let it rest for about 4 hours until firm.
- Coat with grated coconut.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use soft Medjool dates for the best texture.
- Coconut oil can replace butter for a dairy-free version.
- Store in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
- Refrigeration helps the bars hold their shape, especially in warm weather.