Carob-Peanut Butter-Date Bars

Here is another carob-peanut butter recipe, this one with dates, to satisfy any sweet tooth or desire for a fancy dainty for whatever occasion. The recipe was inspired by my son's stopping to take a very pricey date peanut butter bar off the shelf in the health food section of the grocery store where we were shopping together. I checked out the ingredients and suggested we could make a half-pan of squares for about the price of the teeny bar. 😋

(Scroll to bottom of this recipe for other carob recipe links)

Ingredients:

For the Bars

1. 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
2. 3/4 cup peanut butter
3. 1/2 cup maple syrup
4. 1 cup millet flour (or oat flour)
5. 1/2 cup carob powder
6. 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans, or fine coconut shreds)
7. A pinch of salt

For the Carob Icing:

1. 1/2 cup carob chips
2. 2 tablespoons peanut butter
3. Nuts for topping (optional)

Instructions:

Bars:

Step 1

1. In a food processor, combine pitted medjool dates, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Blend until it forms a smooth and sticky mixture.

Step 2

1. In a separate bowl, mix millet flour, carob powder, crushed nuts, and a pinch of salt.

Step 3

1. Add the dry ingredients to the date and peanut butter mixture in a food processor. Pulse until everything is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency.

Step 4

1. Line a square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and refrigerate for 10 minutes or more.

Carob Icing:

Step 5

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the carob chips and peanut butter together, stirring continuously until smooth.

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2. Remove the bars from fridge and pour the melted carob mixture over the pressed dough in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle on nut pieces if desired.

3. Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to firm up.

Step 7

1. Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish.

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3. Cut into bars or squares.

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5. Enjoy your delicious carob-peanut butter-date bars with carob icing! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for freshness.

Feel free to adjust the quantities to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Enjoy! 

Other carob recipes you might enjoy:

Peanut Butter-Carob Energy Balls

Carob-Banana Cake

Carob-Peanut Butter Muffins

Carob Waffles

Hot Carob Drink

Carob-Sweet Potato Fudgesickles

• You can order Missy J's delicious organic carob products online (and get a $10 coupon-affiliate link ) or order roasted carob powder from Amazon (affiliate link). Thank you for your support!  You might also find it in your health food aisle at your usual grocery store or at a local whole foods store.