Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Nut & Seed Recipes Healthy Almond Recipes Almond-Date Bars 4.0 (1) 1 Review These no-bake snack bars are packed with nuts, dried fruit and rice cereal. For the best texture, use naturally sticky whole pitted dates. Make these bars ahead of time and pack them in a lunchbox for work or school. By Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 28, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Appropriate Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Ingredients 1 cup Marcona almonds 1 1/4 cups whole pitted dates (about 15) 3/4 cup dried apples (about 2 oz.) 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes 1 tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup crispy rice cereal Cooking spray Directions Place almonds, dates, apples, coconut flakes, honey and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add cereal; pulse to combine. Press date mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cut into 12 bars. Nutrition Information Serving Size: 1 barCalories 143, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 21g, Total sugars 15g, Added sugars 2g, Protein 3g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 68mg, Potassium 132mg Cooking Light Smoothies & Snacks 2023 Rate It Print