When life gives you dates, you make these delectable date fudges. Had a few friends visiting us the last weekend and my pantry ended up with a good stock of extremely tasty Dates. These dates were Lion’s Dessert-King Dates and they were luscious and juicy.While they were truly good for munching as such, I ended up making these Energy Squares.
What is not to like about Dates – the naturally sweet and chewy high calorie fruits are an abundant source of energy ! Do you know that the dates pack in more cell-protecting anti-oxidants than most of the fruits & vegetables ?
Of course my kids don’t share the same exuberance when it comes to devouring the dates as such and this is when I chanced upon these energy bars @ Veg Bowl.
I instinctively knew that these squares would be a hit. I added some Cocoa Powder to the original recipe and the result was fabulous.
Did I already tell you how addictive they are – as a breakfast power booster or for that something to munch noon time they are perfect. Or if you are like me and have those midnight cravings – the squares are god-sent !
DIRECTIONS
Combine chopped dates, cashews & almonds in a food processor. Use moist dates for this recipe. Dried ones will not give the fudges the same zing.
Pulse and process all the ingredients together until the texture is coarse. Add little fruit juice at a time until it reaches a dry but moist dough consistency.
Scrape the mixture into a tin lined with aluminium foil. Press evenly with a spatula. Chill for about an hour or till it sets. Remove from refrigerator and cut into desired sizes.
E.N.J.O.Y
This goes to Kalyani’s Go Nuts, Guest hosted by Archana
Looks delicious.
Thanks for stopping by at my blog. Dates squares look wow! I am dates fan and definitely going to try this recipe.
Vet healthy bars… Look so fudgy
this is wonderfully done
No bake .. wow, looks delicious.
Vardhini
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That is so easy not to mention healthy as well. Wonderful Snaps Priya.
I too love to munch on dates as such…but these energy bars sure look very tempting and very easy too.
Fantastic and quite addictive sticky squares.
Beautifully made,looks fantastic.
Very yummy n delicious
Wow!! yummy and no bake! perfect when in need of a quick dessert!
Yummy fudge dear..looks delicious n healthy,Priya:-)
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A very nice evening snack—these date bars are sticky and naturally sweet too!!
These look so great Priya….love the stickiness :-)
Delightfully delectable!
Wow Priya these are super delicious. I am sure my hubby & I will love these. Kids no guarantee.Thanks for linking to the event.
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looking yummy…..very healthy squares too….First time here and you have a lovely space….Glad following you…Do visit my space when you find time :)
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This sounds and looks yummy. Next time the kids are home, they surely are going to taste it :)
delicious dear..
I love this recipe! This would beat the Clif Bars I eat during bike rides, hands down. I'm making these!