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Super Healthy Peanut Butter Date Special K-Bars.

A no-sugar added, vegan and gluten-free treat
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Refrigerate2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 Bars
Calories: 221kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add the dates and salt to the bowl of a food processor and process until they form a thick paste. Add the peanut butter and 2 tablespoons milk, process until smooth and creamy. Scoop the mixture out and into a microwave safe bowl, microwave 30 seconds, stir and microwave another 30 seconds. Continue until the mixture is warm and melty. This took me 1 minute. Stir in the vanilla. If the mixture seems too stiff add 1 more tablespoon milk, but no more. If you add too much milk the cereal will become soggy.
  • Add the cereal to a large bowl. Slowly mix in the peanut butter mixture until throughly combined. Press the cereal into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
  • Microwave the chocolate on 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. This took me about 1 1/2 minutes. Spoon the melted chocolate over the bars in an even layer. Cover the pan and place them in the fridge for 1 1/2 -2 hours or until firm. You may also put them in the freezer for 30 minutes, but I find the fridge works best.
  • Remove the bars 10 minutes prior to serving, cut and store in the fridge.

Notes

*You can really use any airy crunch cereal you prefer. I think rice krispes, chex, cheerios or any puffed cereal will work great.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3.6mg