No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars

By Beth Stark, RDN, LDN
Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
9
Serving Size
1 bar
Meal
Breakfast Snack
Course
Snack

DESCRIPTION

Make a batch of these No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars early in the week and you’ll have a delicious, satisfying snack for whenever you need a quick pick me up. Medjool dates, oats, walnuts, dried cherries and cocoa powder come together to create a tart and sweet treat.
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Calories
140
Total Fat
5
Saturated Fat
0.5
Sodium
130
Carbohydrates
24
Dietary Fiber
3
Total Sugars
17
Protein
2
Calcium
20

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 12)
  • 1/2 cup shelled California walnuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. In a large food processor bowl, combine oats, dates, walnuts, cherries, cocoa powder and salt. Process 1-2 minutes, or until mixture resembles a crumbly dough.

  2. Turn mixture onto wax paper and shape evenly into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.

  3. Chill at least 1 hour and cut into 9 bars. Bars do not need to be stored in the refrigerator.