I can always find Medjool dates at Trader Joe’s. I typically buy them in bulk since they last forever and tend to be priced better. They make a great natural sweetener, and are awesome in everything from snack bars to trail mix.
These apricot cherry snack bars were a great change of pace.
If you're avoiding sugar, feel free to skip the chocolate chips. I mostly included them because my kids are more likely to try anything with chocolate chips. Also, look for unsweetened cherries (Bing cherries are most likely to be unsweetened).
Serves: 12-16
INGREDIENTS
- ⅔ cup dates, pits removed
- ⅔ cup dried apricots
- ⅔ cup dried cherries
- 1 cup unsalted (raw or dry roasted) pumpkin seeds (sometimes labeled pepitas)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 4 Tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
- pinch salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Place everything except chocolate chips (if using) in a food processor. Pulse or blend until the mixture comes together. This will probably take a few minutes--the mixture might look sandy or dry at first, but keep going. It will all eventually lump together :)
Add chocolate chips (if desired) and pulse a few times to combine.
Use your hands to pat the mixture out into an 8x8" baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Depending on how thick you like your bars, this may not fill the whole baking dish. I like mine on the thicker side, so I didn't quite fill the whole dish.
Store covered in the refrigerator and slice into 12 bars or 16 squares as desired.
Source: One Lovely Life, adapted from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
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