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. 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.

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.

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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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