Vegan Chocolate Nut Bars
Indulge in the rich, wholesome flavors of these Vegan Chocolate Nut Bars—an easy, no-bake treat that’s packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and irresistible chocolatey goodness. Featuring a delicious blend of raw almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, these bars are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and enhanced with chia seeds for a boost of fiber and omega-3s. A decadent mixture of cocoa powder, vegan dark chocolate chips, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together, while a pinch of sea salt amplifies the flavor. Perfectly chewy with a hint of crunch, these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you need a healthy snack, post-workout fuel, or a guilt-free dessert, these chocolate nut bars are ideal for meal prep and are easy to store in the fridge or freezer for lasting freshness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 0.5 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup raw walnuts
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a food processor, combine the dates, almonds, cashews, and walnuts. Pulse until the nuts are well chopped and the mixture starts to stick together slightly. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Add the pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse a few more times until the mixture is crumbly but sticks together when pressed between your fingers.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil and vegan dark chocolate chips together in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Add the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to the food processor and pulse until well combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using your hands or a spatula, press it down firmly and evenly into the pan.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. Once set, lift the mixture from the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang and place it on a cutting board.
Use a sharp knife to cut into 10 bars. Store the chocolate nut bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
