Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Bars
These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Bars are rich, chewy, and made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice (such as walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: melted dark chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium pot, combine the dates and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes until the dates are soft.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add maple syrup, vanilla, cocoa powder, and salt. Process until smooth.
- Add the oats and chopped nuts, pulsing until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Press down firmly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted dark chocolate before cutting into bars.