These homemade date bars are the ultimate easy, no-bake snack! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re naturally sweet, packed with nutrients, and perfect for busy moms and hungry little ones. Just real food for real energy!
Why You’ll Love These Easy Date Bars
If your snack stash could use a refresh, these no-bake date bars are about to become your go-to! Think homemade Larabar vibes—but more affordable, super customizable, and made with just 3 pantry staples.
These bars are:
- naturally sweetened with medjool dates (no added sugar!)
- gluten-free, dairy-free, and toddler-approved
- packed with healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based iron
- a great grab-and-go option for preschool, lunchboxes, or diaper bags (can totally make nut-free)
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Ingredients
- pumpkin seeds
- dates
- Tiny Sprouts Digestion Booster (use code TIFF10 for 10% off)
- seed/nut butter
- cinnamon
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Add ingredients – Add pumpkin seeds, dates, Tiny Sprouts Digestion Booster, nut/seed butter, and cinnamon to a food processor.
- Step 2: Blend ingredients – Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
- Step 3: Press into a pan – Line an 9x5 or 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
- Step 4: Slice & enjoy – Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up. Cut into 8-12 bars and store as needed.
Hint
For the best texture, soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes before blending. This softens them and helps everything bind together easily!
Substitutions
These bars are already gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free (if using sunflower seed butter)!
- pumpkin seeds → swap for sunflower seeds, almonds, or cashews
- sunbutter → swap almond butter, peanut butter, or tahini
- Tiny Sprouts Digestion Booster → Tiny Sprouts Brain Booster
Honestly just find whatever nut/seed butter, nuts/seeds, and dates you have on hand! They should all work fairly similarly.
Variations
There are SO many ways you can change the flavor of these!
- chocolate chips - stir in mini chocolate chips or drizzle with melted chocolate
- berry bliss - add dried cranberries, blueberries, or freeze-dried strawberries for a fruit twist
- coconut crunch - add coconut shreds
- apple cinnamon – add ¼ cup dried apple pieces and a dash more cinnamon for a cozy fall flavor
How To Serve
- crumble bars into yogurt for a toddler parfait
- roll dough into energy balls for bite-sized snacks
- add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for chocolate date bites
Equipment
Fun fact...I randomly discovered I had a food processor in a storage closet for the past FIVE YEARS! Y'all...it's life changing, here's the food processor. You'll also need a loaf or square pan to press the bars into.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temp before eating (if frozen).
Tiff Tip
For bite-sized toddler snacks, roll the mixture into small energy balls instead of bars! They’re easier for little hands to grab, perfect for on-the-go snacking, and a fun way to introduce new textures.
FAQ
Yes! This recipe is already nut-free since it uses pumpkin seeds and sunbutter instead of nuts.
Try adding 1-2 teaspoon of water or an extra date to help it bind better.
Absolutely! Mix in a pinch of sea salt, vanilla extract, or mini chocolate chips for variety or see the variations section for more ideas!
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Easy Date Bars for Kids
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds raw, unsalted
- 1 cup dates pitted, about 12 dates
- ⅓ cup Tiny Sprouts Digestion Booster
- 2 tablespoon sunbutter or any seed/nut butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend ingredients – Add pumpkin seeds, dates, Tiny Sprouts Digestion Booster, sunbutter, and cinnamon to a food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
- Press into a pan – Line an 9x5 or 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
- Chill – Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Slice & enjoy – Cut into 8 bars and store as needed.
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