These peanut butter chocolate chip date bars are the perfect treat for your sweet tooth—and they use just five simple ingredients.
I clearly love peanut butter, and this site has featured plenty of recipes that showcase it. Still, these peanut butter chocolate chip date bars are worth adding to the rotation. They have the flavor of a blondie but require no baking and only a handful of common ingredients.
These bars are delicious straight from the refrigerator or even the freezer, but my favorite way to eat one is to microwave it for about 10 seconds. That short burst warms the bar just enough to make it slightly melty and gooey—almost like a warm blondie fresh from the oven.
What you need: Medjool dates for natural sweetness…
salted crunchy peanuts and a generous spoonful of natural peanut butter…
and semisweet or dark chocolate chips. A tablespoon of water helps the mixture bind if your dates or peanut butter are on the dry side.
To prepare, add the dates to a food processor and pulse until they form a paste. Add the peanuts and peanut butter and continue processing. Add up to 1 tablespoon of water if needed to help the mixture come together. Fold in the chocolate chips with a few more pulses so they’re evenly distributed in the dough.
Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with wax or parchment paper, press the mixture firmly into the pan, and refrigerate for two to three hours. Once chilled, slice into small squares for bite-sized bars.
I often crave something sweet after meals and usually reach for fruit, dried figs, tea, or a square of dark chocolate. Lately these bars have been my go-to. I shared some with friends, but I admit I ate several myself each day until they were gone—and then I made another batch. They’re a great way to satisfy peanut butter cup cravings without much fuss.
If you make these peanut butter chocolate chip date bars, I’d love to hear how they turned out—leave a comment or share a photo on Instagram tagging @livbane. Hope you enjoy!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Date Bars
Ingredients
- 10 large Medjool dates
- 2 cups salted peanuts (if using unsalted, add 1/4 teaspoon salt)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Place dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a paste. Add the peanuts and peanut butter and continue processing. If the mixture is too dry, add up to 1 tablespoon of water to help it come together. Add the chocolate chips and pulse several more times until the chips are evenly distributed.
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Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with wax or parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan and refrigerate for 2–3 hours. Slice into about 36 bars. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for several months.
A Healthy Liv original recipe
Nutrition per bar: 90 calories, 8 g carbs, 6 g fat, 3 g protein, 6 g sugar
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What’s your favorite way to enjoy peanut butter? Do you have peanut butter recipes you love and want to share?