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    Home » Recipes » No-Bake and Raw Sweets

    Chocolate Crispy Fruit Squares

    Published: Feb 12, 2015 · Updated: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A happy compromise between an energy bar and a decadent dessert, these crispy, chewy, sweet squares are delightful and can be enjoyed however you prefer. Kid friendly, dietitian-approved, these treats are perfect for on-the-go. Recipe from The Vegiterranean Diet: The New and Improved Mediterranean Eating Plan — with Deliciously Satisfying Vegan Recipes for Optimal Health* by Julianna Hever © 2014 Da Capo Lifelong Book, reprinted by permission. Photos by Nicole Axeworthy.

    Vegan no-bake Crispy Fruit Squares

    Chocolate Crispy Fruit Squares

    A happy compromise between an energy bar and a decadent dessert, these crispy, chewy, sweet squares are delightful and can be enjoyed however you prefer.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Vegan sweets / snacks
    Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: chocolate dessert, fruit dessert, Fruit Squares
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 9 to 12
    Calories: 181kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dates
    • 1 cup raisins
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts
    • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
    • ¼ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips grain-sweetened, if possible
    • 1 cup puffed rice cereal
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    Instructions

    • In a food processor, puree the dates and the raisins until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the walnuts and the sesame seeds, and process until combined, 10 to 20 seconds.
    • Pulse in the chocolate chips and then the cereal. In between additions, use a spatula or a wooden spoon to break up the ball and to incorporate the other ingredients.
    • Transfer the mixture to a silicon or glass 8 x 8-inch square dish, and press firmly and evenly into the dish. Cover and refrigerate until hardened, at least 1 hour.
    • Cut into bars and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up 4 to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sandy Halliday says

      March 03, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Looks and sounds tasty, but anything "puffed" usually has a high glycemic index. Perhaps the other ingredients will help mitigate that.

    2. Nava says

      March 03, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Or maybe you can substitute crispy brown rice cereal?

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