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Baked Almond Date Bars Recipe

Easy Baked Almond Date Bars Recipe for a Guilt-Free Snack Boost

A delightful Baked Almond Date Bars Recipe that combines the natural sweetness of dates with crunchy toasted almonds for a wholesome treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups Medjool Dates pitted
  • 1 cup Whole Almonds toasted
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

How to Make Baked Almond Date Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) on the middle rack.
  2. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes.
  3. Pulse pitted Medjool dates in a food processor for about 30 seconds until they form a smooth, sticky paste.
  4. Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the processor; pulse 3–4 times until blended.
  5. Pour in almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract; pulse until the mixture holds together.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing firmly to form an even layer.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until golden and set.
  8. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Cut into 12 even bars and enjoy or store airtight for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness. Store in an airtight container.

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