No-Bake Hemp Seed and Peanut Butter Energy Bars

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Quick and easy no-bake bars combining hemp seeds, peanut butter, and dates for a protein-packed snack on the go. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, turns medjool dates, pitted, natural peanut butter, rolled oats into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 International cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 cup pitted medjool dates into a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky, coarse paste.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dates and process until smooth and combined.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, then stir in 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup hemp seeds, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, and 1/4 tsp salt until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or your hands.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour until the bars are firm enough to cut.
  6. Step 6: Lift the mixture out using the parchment paper and slice into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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