No-Bake Pistachio Dark Chocolate (Printer-Friendly Version)
Wholesome bars featuring pistachios, dates, and dark chocolate come together without baking for quick, tasty snacks.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Nuts and Seeds
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240 grams pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
→ Dry Ingredients
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50 grams rolled oats
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110 grams Medjool dates, pitted
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pinch of salt
→ Sweeteners and Spreads
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60 grams almond butter (or peanut/cashew butter alternative)
06 -
30 milliliters honey or maple syrup for vegan option
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
→ Chocolate
08 -
60 grams dark chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Pulse pistachios and rolled oats in a food processor until coarsely ground.
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Add pitted dates, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt to the processor. Blend until the mixture is well combined and begins to clump.
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Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the dark chocolate chips to maintain their shape.
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Line an 20x20 cm baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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Evenly press the mixture into the prepared dish using damp hands or a spatula to ensure a firm, compact layer.
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Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow the bars to firm up completely.
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Once set, remove from the fridge and cut into bars or squares before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Use fresh Medjool dates for optimal sweetness and ease of blending. Slightly warm almond butter if too thick for better mixing. Toast pistachios lightly at 175°C for 5 minutes to enhance flavor.