Sweet and Salty Peanut Bars!
These Sweet and Salty Peanut Bars are chewy and delicious. They make a perfect healthy and filling snack, or can also be enjoyed with breakfast. The peanuts and peanut butter add protein, while the oats and puffed quinoa add complete carbohydrates. They are sweetened with date paste, which is a natural sweetener packed with fiber and nutrients. Simply soak your dates in warm water, and then blend into a smooth paste. The added sea salt turns this chewy snack into a delicious sweet and salty combo.
Store them in the fridge for up to a week or try freezing them and taking one or two out at a time to dethaw before eating.
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Sweet and Salty Peanut Bars (V + GF + RSF)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup salted and roasted peanuts
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Cover the pitted dates in the 1/2 cup of warm water. Let soak for 5-10 minutes, or longer.
- Add roasted peanuts, rolled oats, puffed quinoa, and shredded unsweetened coconut in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Blend the soaked dates and the soaking liquid in a blender until a smooth paste forms. Add the date paste and natural peanut butter to the oat mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Firmly press the mixture in a 9x9 baking dish. Sprinkle the coarse sea salt evenly over the top of the bars. Let set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, or longer.
- Once set, slice into 16 bars.
- Store bars in the fridge for up to a week or freezer for up to a month. I like to individually wrap the bars and keep them in the freezer for when I need a quick snack on the go.
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