Dessert for 11
Cookie Dough Energy Bars
These no-bake bars blend cashews and dates with vanilla, salt, and mini chocolate chips for a chewy cookie-dough treat.
$2.73for 4 servings
$0.68 per serving$2.73 for 4
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 11servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $4.72Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.51Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.52 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
- 1 cup tightly packed pitted medjool dates
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp water
- 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp mini non-dairy chocolate chips
Steps
- Lightly oil an 8-inch square pan.
- Process the cashews for 1 minute until finely ground.
- Add the dates, vanilla, water, and salt, then process until a sticky dough forms.
- Pulse in the chocolate chips, press the dough firmly into the pan, and cut into 11 bars within 10 minutes.
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