{"id":148089,"date":"2026-11-04T01:46:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=148089"},"modified":"2026-11-04T03:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:02:59","slug":"no-bake-date-oat-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/no-bake-date-oat-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"No-Bake Date &#038; Oat Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almond-Pumpkin-Seed-Granola-Bars-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almond-Pumpkin-Seed-Granola-Bars-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almond-Pumpkin-Seed-Granola-Bars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almond-Pumpkin-Seed-Granola-Bars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Almond-Pumpkin-Seed-Granola-Bars.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These vegetarian energy bars are crunchy and easy to grab on-the-go. Sweet, sticky dates hold everything together, while pumpkin seeds and sliced almonds add crunch and peanut butter and oats round out the texture. Pack one for an afternoon pick-me-up or fuel up before a workout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Active time:<\/strong> 15 minutes | <strong>Total time:<\/strong> 15 minutes + 15-30 min chill time<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No-Bake Date &amp; Oat Bars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup (160g) chopped dates<\/li>\n<li>1 cup (80g) instant oats, plus a handful of extra oats<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp sliced almonds<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a food processor, pulse the dates until they form a sticky, paste-like mixture, about 20\u201330 pulses. This helps bind the bars so they hold together when sliced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a large bowl, combine the date paste with the oats, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, and peanut butter, and cinnamon until well mixed. Shape the mixture into a square.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle a handful of the extra oats onto a work surface. Place the mixture on top, flip it over, and sprinkle the remaining extra oats over the other side. Using a rolling pin, roll the mixture to 1\/2-inch thickness. Cut into 4 equal bars, or shape as desired.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm, before cutting. Cut into 4 equal bars, or shape as desired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serves: 4 | Serving size: 1 bar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutrition (per serving):<\/strong> <em>Calories: 271; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 144mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 31g; Protein: 6g<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutrition Bonus:<\/strong> <em>Potassium: 375mg; Calcium: 14%; Iron: 13%<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally published December 11, 2018; Updated July 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/date-pumpkin-seed-almond-and-oat-bars\/\">No-Bake Date &amp; Oat Bars<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These vegetarian energy bars are crunchy and easy to grab on-the-go. 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