Description
A healthier twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, these no-bake bars are made with wholesome ingredients to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packed cup of soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 3/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup smooth, drippy peanut butter (no-sugar-added)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–6 ounces of your favorite raspberry or strawberry jam
Instructions
- If your Medjool dates aren’t incredibly soft, cover them with hot water and let them sit for about 5 minutes. Then, drain and pat dry.
- Place the rolled oats in your food processor and pulverize them until they resemble a fine oat flour.
- Add the pitted dates, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into the oat flour. Pulse until you have a sticky dough.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of plant-based milk or maple syrup until it holds together.
- If overly sticky, chill the mixture in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
- Line an 8×4 or 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spread the dough evenly.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes to allow the bars to firm up completely.
- While the bars are setting, warm your chosen jam in a saucepan until pourable.
- Pour the warm jam over the top of the bars, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Return the pan to the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the jam to set.
- Once set, slice into bars or squares and enjoy!
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. For a beautiful presentation, drizzle with melted dark chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake, vegan, peanut butter, jelly, bars, snack, dessert, healthy
