Homemade Nut Free 4 Ingredient Protein Energy Bars

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 1/2 cup Deglet noor dates, packed pitted

• Condiments

  • 5/8 cup Coconut butter

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Allergen chocolate chips

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Sunflower seed butter

Found on petiteallergytreats.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1½ cup packed deglet noor dates pitted (approximately 45 dates)
• ¾ cup sunflower seed butter (I used SunButter) or pumpkin seed butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ½ cup + 2Tbsp coconut butter*
• 2 Tbsp allergen chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life)
• 2 tsp coconut oil

Directions

• Combine ingredients into a blender or high speed food processor, *reserve ¼ cup + 2Tbsp coconut butter for middle layer.
• Pulse in blender until mixture becomes smooth. Continue blending until a dough forms into clumps, approximately 5-8 minutes.
• Pour and evenly press half the mixture in an 8 x 8 inch pan.
• Add reserved coconut butter and evenly spread. Place pan in freezer for 15 minutes or until coconut layer is firm.
• Press remaining caramel butter mixture on top. Place back into freezer to firm up.
• Cut bars and lightly drizzle with chocolate.