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No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

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By: Danielle11 Comments Posted: 08/23/2017 Updated: 05/19/2022

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A simple blend of nuts, fruit and cinnamon make these bars my new snack go-to. No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and take just a few minutes to prepare – without heating up the oven!

No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars - These No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and take just a few minutes to prepare - without heating up the oven! - ProjectMealPlan.com

Sometimes a new recipe idea formulates in the back of my mind, and I jot it down. That’s what happened here. And after wayyyy too much time went by, other recipes, other ideas, other events… I finally tried it out.

And WOAH. WHY DID I PROCRASTINATE THIS ONE. Seriously forget any other snacks I’ve ever posted on here. This is the new star.

The idea sprouted from the first time I used dates to make a snack bar style item, in the amazing Nutty Espresso Bars from Paleo Scaleo. The idea of using dates to sweeten and hold snacks together is genius, in my opinion.

Recipe Overview

Total Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Method: No Heat
Prep: Make-Ahead Friendly

Watch how to Make these No-Bake Apple Cinnamon Bars (1 min 25 secs):

No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars - These No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and take just a few minutes to prepare - without heating up the oven! - ProjectMealPlan.comThe dried apples are from Trader Joe’s – just be careful not to buy the sweetened ones. I haven’t tried making these bars with fresh apples, but honestly I don’t even want to.

Using the dried pre-sliced apples saves so many steps. Not to mention the taste is phenomenal and I just don’t think it can be messed with. Dates are so naturally sweet and sticky that absolutely no other sweeteners are added to these bars!

How do you make these No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars?

A food processor is required for this recipe, so bust it out! Use the food processor to chop the nuts first, then add all the remaining ingredients except water.

No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars - These No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and take just a few minutes to prepare - without heating up the oven! - ProjectMealPlan.com

Pulse for a while until everything is pretty blended, then drizzle the water into the bowl of the processor and pulse a few more times. The mixture should start to stick together and easily hold when squeezed in your hand.

Finally, use some parchment paper to help flatten out the mixture in an 8×8 baking pan also lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, then cut, and ta da!! The best snack bars you’ve ever made at home. No oven required!

No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars stacked on one another, made with dates and dried apples

How to store prepared No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars:

Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, wrapped individually or in a sealed container.

Did you make this? I want to see how it turned out! Tag me in your social media post @projectmealplan and use #projectmealplan when you share!

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No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars - These No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and take just a few minutes to prepare - without heating up the oven! - ProjectMealPlan.com
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No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

Yield: 8 bars 1x
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Prep: 10 minutesCook: 0 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

These No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and take just a few minutes to prepare – without heating up the oven!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool Dates
  • 1 cup unsweetened dried sliced apples, packed (I used dried apple rings from Trader Joe’s)
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Add walnuts and cashews to a food processor and pulse several times until the nuts are chopped into very small pieces.
  2. Add dates, apples, cinnamon and salt to the food processor, and continue to pulse for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
  3. Drizzle water around inside the food processor bowl. Pulse 2-3 times until the mixture becomes sticky, and holds together when squeezed in your hand.
  4. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, and dump the mixture into the dish. Use additional parchment paper or a large bottom glass to flatten the mixture out to all sides of the baking dish.
  5. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, then cut into 8 bars and enjoy. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, wrapped individually or in a sealed container.

Equipment

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Notes

Inspired by Nutty Espresso Bars from Paleo Scaleo. Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 241
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
© Author: Danielle
Cuisine: American Method: No Bake
No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars - These No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and take just a few minutes to prepare - without heating up the oven! - ProjectMealPlan.com

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Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning was born from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & dog, growing food in my yard, and cheesy sandwiches! Read More...

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  1. Aimee says

    Posted on 8/24/17 at 6:12 am

    Okay potted dates are a game changer! Oh the things I could make with them and the time I could save!! I love the concept of the no-bake Bars and these are so perfect for school lunch or after school snacks (or mom snacks).

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 8/24/17 at 9:48 am

      I could not agree more! They are such a time saver… Although I admit I’ve never actually removed the pits from dates before because it just sounds like too much work when I know pitted dates exist! And now Costco sells them! The best. Thanks for stopping by Aimee!

      Reply
  2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    Posted on 8/28/17 at 4:21 pm

    These look so tasty. I love dates and apples together in no bake treats. Can’t wait to make this.






    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 8/28/17 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks so much Elaine!! I hope you love them!

      Reply
  3. Meredith says

    Posted on 8/29/17 at 6:42 pm

    These apple date bars look delicious! I love that they aren’t baked and don’t contain any added sugar. Pinned recipe to try soon!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 8/29/17 at 8:05 pm

      I love them for the exact same reasons! Plus the fact that they are seriously delicious. Thanks Meredith! I hope you love them as much as I do 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tina Clingings says

    Posted on 7/21/20 at 6:49 am

    This recipe is AMAZING!! I made this with what I had in the pantry; dates walnuts pecans dried apricots and local honey. It had a wonderful flavor, the couple of squirts of honey made it wonderfully sticky, but easy to handle. Must be kept in the fridge. SOOOOO WORTH IT!






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    • Danielle says

      Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:38 am

      So happy to hear this Tina! This recipe is perfect for using what you have on hand – I love your version so much! Thank you so much for your comment and rating of the recipe – I really appreciate it! -Danielle

      Reply

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