How do I prevent the peanuts from turning into a paste in the food processor?

To avoid a paste, pulse the dry roasted peanuts briefly until they are chopped into fine pieces, stopping before they become too smooth.

What kind of dates should I use for these bars?

The recipe specifies using pitted dates, which will be easier to process and incorporate into the bar mixture.

How long do these 'Lara' Bars need to freeze before cutting?

After pressing the mixture into the dish, place it into the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up completely before cutting into pieces.

What is the best way to store these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 'Lara' Bars?

Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to maintain freshness and texture.

Can I substitute other ingredients for the vegan mini chocolate chips?

While the recipe calls for vegan mini chocolate chips, you could try finely chopped vegan dark chocolate or cacao nibs for a similar chocolatey element, though the texture may vary slightly.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ‘Lara’ Bars
[Vegan]

Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ‘Lara’ Bars [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10-12
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts; 3 cups pitted dates; 1/3 cup vegan mini chocolate chips; 1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

KA By: Katrina Abram

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Close-up of several homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 'Lara' Bars, cut into rectangles, showing the texture of dates, peanuts, and melted chocolate chips, stacked on a white plate.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 'Lara' Bars [Vegan]

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10-12

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These peanut butter chocolate chip bars are the perfect pre-running snack or when you're pressed for time and need a quick breakfast. They're packed with dates that'll give you lasting energy. They're super-easy to make and require only four ingredients — all you need is a food processor.

Ingredients You Need for Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ‘Lara’ Bars [Vegan]

2/3 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts
3 cups pitted dates
1/3 cup vegan mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

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How to Prepare Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ‘Lara’ Bars [Vegan]

Place peanuts into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to chop into fine pieces without turning into a paste.
Add in dates, peanut butter, chocolate chips and salt. Continue pulsing until one large mass comes together in the bowl.
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap and press date mixture evenly into the dish. Place into freezer for 30 minutes.
Remove completely from pan using excess plastic wrap as help and cut into 10-12 even pieces. Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

Adapted from Lauren's Latest.

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