These Paleo Fudge Covered Date Nut Bars are a delicious sweet treat made with just a few healthy ingredients. These bars are vegan, gluten free, and dairy free!
⅔cupcreamy nut butter of choiceI prefer almond butter
Instructions
First, soak your dates in warm water for at least 10 minutes. This will help to break them down in the food processor.
Drain the dates and add them to your food processor along with the nuts and the sea salt. Pulse a few times until the nuts and dates are broken down into small chunks (but not pureed). Transfer the mixture to a 8×8 baking pan and press it down evenly your fingers. Pop it into the freezer to set while you make the fudge layer.
Melt the chocolate and almond butter in the microwave in 30 second increments (or on your stove using a double boiler) and stir until the mixture is smooth. Pour it over the nut date mixture, using a spatula to spread the mixture out evenly.
Place the pan back in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to set. You can also refrigerate it for 2+ hours. Cut them into squares (you can do 9 larger bars or cut into 16 smaller bars).
They should be stored in the refrigerator so the chocolate doesn’t melt. Enjoy!