Vegan Date Nut Bars Wheat And Sugar Free Recipe

Craving a delicious and healthy treat? These Vegan Date Nut Bars are the perfect guilt-free indulgence! Packed with protein from teff and quinoa flours, naturally sweetened with agave nectar, and completely wheat and sugar-free, these bars are a superior upgrade to traditional recipes. Enjoy the chewy texture and rich date flavor – a healthier, more protein-rich snack or dessert that's surprisingly easy to make!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 91.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegan Date Nut Bars Wheat And Sugar Free

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How to Make Vegan Date Nut Bars Wheat And Sugar Free

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8x12 inch baking pan with Earth Balance margarine.
  3. **Make the Date Filling:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup agave nectar, and 1/4 cup water.
  4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  6. **Make the Crust:** In a large bowl, combine 1 cup teff flour, 1 cup quinoa flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. Cut in 1/2 cup Earth Balance margarine using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Stir in 1 cup agave nectar until just combined.
  9. Press half of the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  10. Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the crust.
  11. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the date filling.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
  13. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g