No-Bake Homemade Energy Bars with Oats and Dates

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-29 |16 Comments

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No-Bake Homemade Energy Bars with Oats and Dates

PREP15 min

COOK0 min

This No-Bake Homemade Energy Bars with Oats and Dates recipe is a quick, wholesome snack loaded with natural sweetness and perfect for meal prepping or on-the-go!

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8SERVINGS

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates (about 12–14 dates)
1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/3 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
1/4 cup raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1
Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment, leaving some overhang.
2
In a food processor, pulse the pitted dates until a thick, sticky paste forms.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the date paste, rolled oats, almond butter, chopped nuts, seeds, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated.
4
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, if using.
5
Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press down very firmly into an even layer.
6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then lift out, slice into bars, and enjoy!