These vegan no-bake almond peanut butter bars are easy to whip up in minutes with just 5 simple, healthy ingredients. They make an ideal snack for busy days, outdoor adventures, or whenever you crave a delightful and nutritious treat.
Cinnamon pairs wonderfully with almonds, dates, and peanut butter to create a delightful flavor. Indulge in these delicious bars whenever you need an energizing snack or a wholesome dessert.
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Recipe Highlights
- Dietary – vegan, whole food, oil-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free
- Quick & easy to make
- Made with 5 simple ingredients
- No baking required
- No added sugar
- Soft chewy texture
- Snacking on-the-go
- Store and travel well
- Small batch recipe – easily doubled or tripled
Ingredient Notes
- almonds – use raw plain almonds with no added oil or salt. Walnuts, cashews or pecans are a suitable substitute.
- dates – I used regular pitted dates.
- peanut butter – you’ll need plain natural peanut butter without any additives like salt or sugar. Substitute with any other nut butter of your choice.
- vanilla – you can use pure vanilla extract or vanilla powder.
- cinnamon – adds a nice warm flavor
For the full ingredients list, measurements, and instructions, please find the recipe card below.
How to Make Almond Peanut Butter Bars
Step 1: Process all ingredients together – Put all ingredients (except water) for the almond peanut butter bars in a food processor. Process for several minutes until everything is finely chopped. Add the water and blend again.
Step 2: Press to the bottom of a pan – Press the mixture evenly to the bottom of a pan, lined with parchment paper – I used a 6 x 4 inch (15 x 10 cm) baking pan. You can use the back of a spoon or your fingers to do it.
Step 3: Refrigerate or enjoy right away – Enjoy it right away or place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm. Lift it out of the pan and cut into 8 pieces.
How to Store
Fridge: You can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Freezer: Store in a sealed container or a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
If taking to-go: They’re okay out of the fridge for up to 1-2 days or longer if kept cool.
More Healthy Snacks
Almond Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup (75 g) raw almonds
- ½ cup (70 g) regular pitted dates
- 1½ tbsp (22 g) peanut butter
- ⅛ tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt, optional
- ½ tbsp water
Instructions
- Put all ingredients (except water) for the almond peanut butter bars in a food processor. Process for several minutes until everything is finely chopped. Add the water and blend again shortly.
- Press the mixture evenly to the bottom of a pan, lined with parchment paper – I used a 6 x 4 inch (15 x 10 cm) baking pan. You can use the back of a spoon or your fingers to do it.
- Enjoy it right away or place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm. Lift it out of the pan and cut into 8 pieces.
You can find detailed instructions with photos in the post above.
Notes
- You can also roll the mixture into balls and enjoy.
