Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup packed pitted dates (deglect noor recommended)
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Quick-1 minute Oats
  • 1 cup Old fashioned Oats
  • 3/4 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup miniature dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark or milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Instruction

  • Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper or foil with an overhang for easy removal. Don't spray with cooking spray as it makes these greasy. Set aside.
  • In a small blender jar (I use the Twister jar for Blendtec) or a food processor, pulse the pitted dates to create a very thick and sticky paste. (If your dates aren't moist, soak in warm water and then drain and dry very well)
  • Scoop out the date paste and place in a bowl.
  • Slightly warm up the peanut butter and maple syrup in the microwave (like 20 seconds) and stir into the date paste. Stir well.
  • Add in the vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the quick oats and the old fashioned oats.
  • Add in the miniature chocolate chips and chopped pistachios
  • Knead with your hands to get it all well mixed.
  • Press into the prepared 8 x 8 baking pan and set aside while assembling the melted chocolate.
  • In a large microwave safe bowl combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil (measured when the oil is in a hardened state).
  • Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds stirring in between each burst for 15 seconds until melted.
  • Pour evenly over the bars and tip the pan around to move the chocolate in an even layer on top.
  • Place in the fridge (covered) until the chocolate is completely set.
  • Remove from the pan and cut into bars.
  • Store in the fridge, covered.