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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Treats » Honey, Nut, Oat & Date Energy Bars

    Honey, Nut, Oat & Date Energy Bars

    Published: Sep 19, 2022 · Modified: Oct 23, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    Protein bars on a wooden chopping board.

    Healthy and homemade no-bake date energy bars made with honey, oats, peanut butter and almonds.

    A quick and easy protein bar recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare - and no fancy equipment required!

    An overhead shot of date energy bars with oats and almonds.

    Once you make your own homemade date energy bars, you'll never buy store-bought bars again!

    Just like my classic muesli bars, peanut butter protein balls and dark chocolate almond granola bars, these date nut bars are healthy AND packed full of nutritious and energy-boosting ingredients!

    Try them for yourself and see why they're so popular with hungry kids after school, gym bunnies and busy parents on the go!

    Peanut butter and almond bars cut into pieces on a chopping board.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    There's so much to love about this energy bar recipe with dates:

    • Quick & easy - it takes just 10 minutes to prepare these energy bars!
    • No-bake - forget about turning on the oven... simply melt, mix and chill.
    • Just like store-bought... but better! I used to spend a small fortune on store-bought nut bars. Now I always make my own homemade nut energy bars - not only do they taste so much better, are far cheaper, you also know exactly what's in them! No added nasties!
    • Freezer-friendly - make a double batch and store in the freezer. The bars defrost in just a couple of minutes at room temperature - making them perfect 'grab and go' snacks.
    • Energy booster - these oatmeal date energy bars are the perfect protein-packed after-school or post-workout snack.
    • Conventional and Thermomix - you will find both methods in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    What You Need

    My date energy bar recipe is made using delicious and nutritious ingredients!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method

    The ingredients for date and nut bars in individual containers,
    • Almonds - use roasted almonds for the ultimate crunch!
    • Rolled oats - use old fashioned rolled oats or substitute with quick oats.
    • Medjool dates - this is a variety of dates that are large, soft and caramel-flavoured. See my tips below for removing the pits from the centre of the dates. If you can't find medjool dates, you can use regular pitted dates.
    • Vanilla extract - or vanilla essence.
    • Sea salt - to perfectly balance the caramel flavour of the nut bars.
    • Honey - or substitute with rice malt syrup.
    • Peanut butter - you can use a store-bought or homemade peanut butter. Peanut butter can be substituted for any nut butter, if you prefer.

    Equipment Required

    There's absolutely NO fancy equipment required to make these healthy nut bars!

    • Microwave, stove-top or Thermomix - for melting the honey, peanut butter, sea salt and vanilla extract.
    • Food processor, Thermomix or knife - for chopping the pitted dates.
    • Baking tin - 20cm square (8 x 8 inches). Grease and line with baking paper.

    Step By Step Instructions

    It takes just 10 minutes to prepare my healthy protein bars with dates and oats.

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method

    Step 1 - Melt

    Place the honey, peanut butter, sea salt and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl.

    Melt on 50% power until melted (stirring every 30 seconds).

    Peanut butter and honey in a glass bowl.

    Step 2 - Chop The Dates

    Using a Thermomix, food processor or simply a knife, chop the pitted dates into small chunks.

    Chopped dates in a Thermomix jug.

    Step 3 - Mix

    Place the rolled oats and chopped almonds into a large bowl.

    Chopped almonds and rolled oats in a mixing bowl.

    Add the chopped dates.

    Almonds, chopped dates and oats in a mixing bowl

    And pour over the liquid.

    Mix until very well combined.

    Healthy nut slice mixture in a glass bowl.

    Step 4 - Chill

    Press the mixture firmly into a greased and lined baking tin.
    Chill for 3 hours before cutting into slices.

    A nut slice pressed into a baking tin.

    How To Remove The Pit (Seed) From Dates

    Many store-bought dates will still have the pits (seeds) inside (with the exception of pitted dates).

    Medjool dates have one large pit inside each date.

    It's VERY important to remove the pits before chopping the dates.

    A hand holding a medjool date with the pip removed.

    To remove the pit, simply press firmly on the side of the date and move your finger from side to side until the pit comes out.

    Discard the pit.

    A hand holding the pit removed from a pitted date.

    Expert Tips

    • Where possible, use medjool dates as they have a beautiful caramel flavour and a soft texture.
    • Ensure you remove the pits from the dates before chopping.
    • Roasted almonds have the best flavour and crunch!
    • Store date energy bars in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
    • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • Date energy bars will defrost in just a few minutes once removed from the freezer.
    Pieces of date protein bars and roasted almonds on baking paper.

    FAQ's

    Are date bars healthy?

    Absolutely! Made using oats, natural sugars (honey and dates) and nuts - date energy bars are a healthy, nutritious and energy-boosting snack.

    How many calories are in date energy bars?

    Based on 16 serves per recipe batch, there are 145 calories per large bar.

    What makes dates and peanut butter healthy ingredients?

    Dates are a highly nutritious fruit containing fibre and antioxidants. They are also
    a natural (non-processed) sugar.
    When enjoyed in moderation, peanut butter is a healthy addition to a balanced diet. Peanut butter is high in magnesium and protein.

    Almond, oat and date muesli bars on a white cake stand with roasted almonds scattered nearby.

    Related Recipes

    If you love making your own homemade muesli or granola bars, you'll love these popular recipes too!

    • The Very Best Homemade Muesli Bars
    • Nut-Free Muesli Bars
    • Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
    • Almond, Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Granola Bars

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    An overhead shot of date energy bars with oats and nuts.

    Honey, Nut, Oat & Date Energy Bars

    Healthy and homemade no-bake date energy bars made with honey, oats, peanut butter and almonds.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: healthy snacks
    Cuisine: Energy Bars
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Chilling time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 16 serves
    Calories: 145kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 110 g (1 cup) roasted almonds roughly chopped
    • 135 g (1 ½ cups) rolled oats or quick oats
    • 200 g (1 cup) pitted medjool dates or pitted dried dates
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla essence
    • pinch sea salt
    • 85 g (¼ cup) honey
    • 65 g (¼ cup) cup peanut butter

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Grease a 20cm x 20cm square cake tin and line with baking paper. Set aside.
    • Place the chopped roasted almonds and the rolled oats into a bowl.
    • Place the medjool dates into a blender and chop for 30 seconds or until small chunks remain. Add the chopped dates to the bowl of almonds and oats.
    • Place the vanilla extract, sea salt, honey and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl.
    • Melt together in 30 second bursts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes (stirring between each interval).
    • Pour the liquid into the bowl and mix together until completely combined.
    • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and press down firmly.
    • Place the tin into the fridge for 3 hours or until firm (the bars will still be slightly soft and bendy).
    • Cut into slices and place into an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days (you can also freeze the slices).

    Thermomix Method

    • Grease a 20cm x 20cm square cake tin and line with baking paper. Set aside.
    • Place the roasted almonds into the Thermomix bowl and roughly chop by pressing Turbo 3-4 times. Set aside in a bowl.
    • Place the medjool dates into the Thermomix bowl and chop by pressing Turbo 8-10 times or until the dates resemble small chunks. Add the chopped dates to the almonds.
    • Place the vanilla extract, sea salt, honey and peanut butter into the Thermomix bowl.
    • Melt together for 3 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 2. Add the rolled oats, dates and almonds to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds on Reverse, Speed 3 or until completely combined (use the spatula to help).
    • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and press down firmly.
    • Place the tin into the fridge for 3 hours or until firm (the bars will still be slightly soft and bendy).
    • Cut into slices and place into an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days (you can also freeze the slices).

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    • Where possible, use medjool dates as they have a beautiful caramel flavour and a soft texture.
    • Ensure you remove the pits from the dates before chopping.
    • Roasted almonds have the best flavour and crunch!
    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
    • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • The bars will defrost in just a few minutes once removed from the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Lyn

      June 15, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      Just made these yummy bars this morning. I roasted my oats, nuts and added peppita seeds, chia seeds and sesame seeds and then followed the recipe and made them in my Thermomix. Very yummy and very moorish. They set beautifully and were easy to cut. This will be my go to recipe from now on. Thank you for the lovely recipe.

      Reply
      • Lucy

        June 16, 2021 at 9:15 am

        Yay! I'm so thrilled that you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Jodie

      September 07, 2020 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      These were delicious. I made mine with Almond spread and roasted my own almonds. The whole family loved them.

      Reply
      • Lucy

        September 07, 2020 at 8:23 pm

        YUM!

        Reply
    3. Paul Hutchin

      March 01, 2020 at 4:43 am

      Mixed it together with wet hands...nightmare with a spoon tho but yes looking forward to one in the next couple of hours....

      Reply
    4. May youssef

      January 23, 2019 at 3:22 am

      5 stars
      I tried them and they came out really Good ! My question is How many calories are in one slice of the delicious energy bars.

      Reply
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