These no-bake chewy chocolate peanut butter bars are easy to make and provide a quick snack for any time of day.

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A few weeks ago, I shared my recipe for Lara-like fruit and nut bars on Pinterest and my social media platforms. It wasn’t a new recipe. In fact, I first made those bars and shared the recipe in 2015. My photography wasn’t very sharp back then, and since I was making a batch of the bars for the house, I took the opportunity to update my photos. I received a ton of positive messages on those bars. I was happy I shared the easy recipe.

One of my Pinterest followers sent me a message asking if they would turn out the same if she added chocolate chips. I had already made a variation of that bar with chocolate, so I gave her the recipe. I decided to share it on my blog, too.

How To Make No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars are so easy to make. All you need is a food processor and a few ingredients. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender, but it will just take longer to blend the dates and it’s a lot harder to get the ingredients out after blending. A good food processor is an investment, but if you cook a lot, I highly suggest getting one. I have a 14-cup Cuisinart Food Processor and I absolutely love it!

To make these chocolate, peanut butter flavored bars, you need ¾ cup of peanuts, 8 ounces (~32 each) of dried dates and ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips.

STEP #1

Cut the dates in half, then put them into the food processor. Blend until a paste is formed. Transfer the paste to a bowl.

STEP #2

Next, dump the peanuts in the food processor and pulse until they are chopped very small. Make sure not to over-blend or you will end up with peanut butter.

The small pieces of peanut will add texture to the bar.

STEP #3

Add the dates back into the food processor with the peanuts, and pulse ~ 10 times, or until they are combined.

STEP #4

Next, add the mini chocolate chips to the food processor. Pulse only a few times, or until they are evenly distributed in the mixture. Then, remove the mixture and put into a bowl.

STEP #5

Line the bottom of an 8X8 pan with a piece of Parchment paper, then spread the mixture in the pan. Use a second piece of Parchment paper to press firmly and evenly, so that each bar is the same size. I also use a spatula to press on the bars. Transfer to the refrigerate to harden for at least 30 minutes.

STEP #6

Remove the bars from the pan by lifting up on the Parchment paper, then peel the Parchment paper away. Use a sharp knife to cut into 6 even bars. The bars will be sticky, so you may need to use your hands to form each one into a 3” X 1.5” bar. Once they are formed into bars, wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

These no-bake chocolate, peanut butter fruit and nut bars are super chewy and make a great snack for any time of day.

Print Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes

No Bake Chocolate, Peanut Butter Fruit And Nut Bars

Author: Heather Mangieri, RDN

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup peanuts
• 8 oz dates (~32 dates)
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• Put the dates into the food processor and pulse into a paste. Transfer to a bowl.
• Place peanuts in a food processor and pulse until they are in small pieces. Make sure not to over-blend or you else you will end up with peanut butter. The small pieces of nuts provide texture.
• Put the dates into the food processor with the chopped nuts and pulse until combined.
• Add the mini chocolate chips and pulse until they are combined. Remove the mixture and put into a bowl. 
• Line an 8X8 pan with Parchment paper, then put the mixture in the pan. 
• Using another piece of Parchment paper, press the mixture firmly and evenly in the pan. 
• Remove the Parchment paper, then cut the bars into 6 even pieces.
• Wrap each bar in a piece of plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to eat. 

Notes

• Recipe Makes: 6 bars
• Serving Size: 1 Bar
• Servings Per Recipe: 6

 

• Nutrition Facts (per serving): 250 calories, 37 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, 11 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg sodium, 2% DV calcium, 6% DV iron, 8% DV potassium.

 

• Meal Planning Servings: 2.5 CHO; 1 PRO; 2 FAT

If you like these bars, you might also like these lara-like fruit and nut bars or my no-bake peanut butter chocolate chip protein bites.

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