Description
Delicious homemade nakd bars bring wholesome energy to snack time with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Packed with natural goodness, these quick treats satisfy sweet cravings while nourishing you with pure, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Nut Base:
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 ounces) raw nuts (almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
- ½ cup (40 g / 1.4 ounces) rolled oats (optional for added texture)
Optional Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Flavor Boosters:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Utilize a food processor to transform nuts into fine, textured fragments, ensuring they maintain a slightly granular consistency.
- Incorporate dates into the processor, pulsing until the mixture develops a cohesive, adhesive texture that begins to gather into small clusters.
- Introduce oats and selected flavor enhancers, processing thoroughly to create a uniform, well-integrated blend.
- Transfer the consolidated mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap, carefully molding it into a dense, compact rectangular shape approximately half an inch thick.
- Encase the formed bar completely, sealing edges to prevent moisture loss, and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow complete solidification.
- After chilling, carefully slice the compact block into individual bars or geometric squares using a sharp knife.
- Preserve the crafted bars in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to 14 days, or alternatively freeze for extended preservation, maintaining optimal texture and flavor integrity.
Notes
- Customize the nut blend by mixing almonds, cashews, or walnuts for unique flavor profiles and varied nutritional benefits.
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes before blending to create a smoother, more cohesive mixture that binds ingredients more effectively.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like cocoa powder, chia seeds, or dried fruit to enhance nutritional value and introduce exciting flavor variations.
- For gluten-free options, replace oats with quinoa flakes or use certified gluten-free oats to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the original texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg