These healthy bars blend pitted dates, peanut butter, and oats into chewy, naturally sweet squares perfect for snacks or dessert.

Scale

1 cup pitted dates

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup natural peanut butter

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Shredded coconut or cocoa (optional, for topping)

Blend dates and oats together in a food processor until they form a sticky paste.

Add peanut butter and cinnamon, pulsing until smooth.

Line a square pan with parchment paper and press the mixture into an even layer.

Chill for 90 minutes or until firm.

Slice into squares and top with shredded coconut or a dusting of cocoa if desired.

Bars can be individually wrapped and stored in the fridge.

Add chia or flax seeds for protein boost.

Keywords: no-bake bars, healthy snack bars, date peanut butter squares