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No Bake Dessert Bars with Dates and Honey

Here is a brilliant way to satisfy a sweet tooth: Easy no bake dessert bars with dates, honey and nuts!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Servings: 9 bars
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 26 large soft Medjool dates
  • 26 (or scant 1 cup) walnut halves
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pistachios

Instructions

  • Stuff the dates. Lightly grease a small glass container or baking dish with olive oil–one that’s just large enough to hold all the dates in a single layer (I use a 6-cup Pyrex). Gently open each date just enough to remove the pit, then fill the center with a walnut half. Press the sides of the date back together to close. Assemble the stuffed dates snugly in the bottom of the container.
  • Toast the flour. In a small non-stick pan on medium-low heat, stir together the olive oil and honey. Add the coconut extract, then stir in the flour. Keep stirring with until the flour turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Top the dates. Pour the honey and flour mixture evenly on top of the dates, filling in any gaps. Place in your fridge until the mixture is set, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Finish, chill, and serve. Sprinkle on the chopped pistachios and gently press them into the flour mixture with your hands. Carefully cut the date cake through into 9 small bars. For best results, cover and refrigerate for 30 more minutes, or until ready to serve. Remove from the fridge about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

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  • You may serve the date bars immediately. However, for best results, refrigerate for one hour before serving. Remove from the fridge 10 minutes before serving. Keep any left bars refrigerated.
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Nutrition

Calories: 566.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 78.4g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 28.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 2.8mg | Potassium: 673.4mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 53.2g | Vitamin A: 139.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 68.5mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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