Indulge in a healthy and delicious treat with these No-Bake Lemon Drizzle Date Bars! Made with simple ingredients like dates, oats, and nuts, these bars are naturally sweet and packed with nutrients. The tangy lemon glaze adds a touch of brightness, making them irresistible.
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor
These bars are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients:
- Dates: Dates are a natural sweetener that provide a rich, caramel-like flavor.
- Oats: Oats add a chewy texture and fiber to the bars.
- Nuts: Nuts provide protein, healthy fats, and crunch.
- Lemon zest: Lemon zest adds a bright and tangy flavor.
- Lemon juice: Lemon juice makes the glaze tart and brings out the flavor of the lemon zest.
Tangy Lemon Glaze
The tangy lemon glaze is what sets these bars apart from other date bars. It’s made with just a few ingredients:
- Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar provides sweetness and structure to the glaze.
- Lemon juice: Lemon juice gives the glaze its tangy flavor.
- Milk: Milk adds a bit of creaminess to the glaze.
A Healthy Alternative
These bars are a healthier alternative to traditional desserts. They are naturally sweetened with dates, which are a good source of fiber and other nutrients. They are also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them suitable for people with dietary restrictions.
How to Make No-Bake Lemon Drizzle Date Bars
To make these delicious bars, follow these simple steps:
- Combine dates, oats, and nuts in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and resembles a dough.
- Press the dough into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Make the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the bars and let it set for 30 minutes.
- Cut the bars into squares and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
These bars are perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. You can also enjoy them for breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use medjool dates instead of regular dates.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can mash the dates by hand.
- You can use any type of nut you like in these bars.
- If you don’t want to make the glaze, you can simply dust the bars with powdered sugar.
Nutritional Information
These bars are a healthy and delicious treat that is low in calories and fat. They are also a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
These No-Bake Lemon Drizzle Date Bars are a guilt-free delight that is sure to please everyone. They are simple to make and packed with flavor. So next time you’re craving a sweet treat, give these bars a try!
No-Bake Lemon Drizzle Date Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup (130 g) almond raw
- 1 cup (130 g) cashews raw
- 2 cups (400 g) dates preferably medjool dates and pitted
- 2 tbsp Lemon sezt
- 2 tbsp Lemon
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
Instructions
- Put the nuts in a food processor and pulse until they are broken down. The result should resemble a coarse, grainy flour, but it's okay to have a few larger chunks remaining.
- Combine the dates, lemon, and a pinch of sea salt in the food processor. Blend until you have a thick, sticky dough that can be pressed between your fingers. If it's not holding together well, add 1 tablespoon of warm water and blend again.
- Take a 7-8 inch square baking dish or pan and line it with two strips of parchment paper, allowing them to extend over the sides. This will make it easier to lift the bars out once they're ready.
- Press the dough firmly into the pan, ensuring you work it into all the corners and flatten it evenly. Alternatively, shape the dough into balls.
- Place the bars or balls in the freezer for an hour to firm up, although this step is not essential if you can't wait to indulge.
- Cut the mixture into either 8 large bars or 16 squares, and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Storing them in the freezer is recommended.