Healthy 2 Ingredient Cashew Date Bars
These 2 Ingredient Cashew Date Bars are the perfect healthy snack for busy days. Made with just cashews and Medjool dates in a food processor, they're naturally sweet, packed with wholesome ingredients, and ideal for meal prep, post-workout fuel, lunchboxes, and summer road trips. Best of all, they freeze beautifully for an easy grab-and-go snack anytime.
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 2 cups raw unsalted cashews
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish or loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Add the pitted Medjool dates and cashews to a food processor.
- Process for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until the mixture becomes finely chopped and begins to clump together when pressed between your fingers.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using the back of a measuring cup or your hands.
- Refrigerate (or freeze) for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and place on a cutting board.
- Slice into bars or squares and serve immediately.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
• Medjool dates work best for this recipe because they're soft, sticky, and naturally sweet. If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry before processing.
• The mixture should hold together when pressed between your fingers. If it seems too dry, continue processing for another 30 seconds to release more of the natural oils from the cashews.
• For perfectly even bars, use the bottom of a measuring cup to firmly press the mixture into the pan.
• These bars are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and contain no added sugar.
• Cut into smaller squares for lunchboxes and kids' snacks, or larger bars for a satisfying post-workout snack.
• Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze individual bars in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before enjoying.
• These bars are perfect for meal prep, road trips, sports tournaments, hiking, and busy afternoons when you need a quick energy boost.
If you're using very dry dates, add them to a bowl and cover with warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain and pat dry before processing.