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5-Ingredient Chocolate Cashew Bars!

These 5-ingredient cashew bars offer a truly ultimate dessert experience, combining rich flavors and a satisfying texture with minimal effort. The recipe focuses on simple, wholesome ingredients like dates, cashews, tahini, and dark chocolate, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for beginners and busy individuals, these cashew bars are a testament to how delicious healthy-ish treats can be. They require no baking and come together in under an hour, proving that gourmet taste doesn't nee
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Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pitted medjool dates (1 cup packed dates)
  • 1 cup roasted cashews
  • 3/4 cup tahini
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate
  • toasted sesame seeds, or dried fruits, for topping (optional)

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the dates, cashews, tahini, and vanilla extract. Pulse until well combined and no large chunks remain, about 3-5 minutes. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Transfer the dish to the freezer and freeze until the base is firm, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. While the base is freezing, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Let the melted chocolate cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the base from the freezer. Cut into 16 bars using the parchment paper to lift if needed. Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate over the bars, ensuring they are fully covered. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or dried fruits, if using.
  6. Let the chocolate set up completely, about 10 minutes, at room temperature or briefly back in the freezer. Store the finished bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

- Ensure your dates are soft and moist for the best texture.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- For a smoother base, let the food processor run longer until the mixture is very fine.
- Store bars in the fridge to maintain their shape and chocolate coating.