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No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars

No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars
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No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars

Nutrition Facts

No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars
CaloriesCalories
140 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
2g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving
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Calories 140
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 130 mg
Total Carbohydrate 24 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 17 g
Protein 2 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

Ingredients

Servings   9   Serving Size   1 bar

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates (about 12) 
  • 1/2 cup shelled walnuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened, dried cherries
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt

Directions

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  1. In a large food processor bowl, combine oats, dates, walnuts, cherries, cocoa powder and salt. Process 1-2 minutes, or until mixture resembles a crumbly dough. 
  2. Turn mixture onto wax paper and shape evenly into a ½ -inch thick rectangle. 
  3. Chill at least 1 hour and cut into 9 bars. Bars do not need to be stored in the refrigerator. 
 

Nutrition Facts

No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars
CaloriesCalories
140 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
2g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving
×
Calories 140
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 130 mg
Total Carbohydrate 24 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 17 g
Protein 2 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat

Ingredients

Servings   9   Serving Size   1 bar

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates (about 12) 
  • 1/2 cup shelled walnuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened, dried cherries
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a large food processor bowl, combine oats, dates, walnuts, cherries, cocoa powder and salt. Process 1-2 minutes, or until mixture resembles a crumbly dough. 
  2. Turn mixture onto wax paper and shape evenly into a ½ -inch thick rectangle. 
  3. Chill at least 1 hour and cut into 9 bars. Bars do not need to be stored in the refrigerator. 
 

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