Description
Indulge in the rich, natural sweetness of this No-Bake Date Walnut Slice. A fusion of dates, walnuts, and honey pressed into a delightful treat that’s perfect for a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dates Mixture:
- 2 cups pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Date Mixture: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pulse dates in a food processor to form a paste. Combine with walnuts, biscuits, butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Assemble Slice: Press the mixture into the dish evenly.
- Add Chocolate Topping: If desired, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, spread over the slice, and refrigerate until set.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a refined sugar-free option, omit the chocolate topping or use 85% dark chocolate.
- Enhance walnut flavor by toasting before use.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
