Name: Creamy Honey Sesame Date Bars with Apple Compote
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 250 g pitted dates; 150 g almond butter; 100 g rolled oats; 60 g honey; 50 g sesame seeds; 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; Additional sesame seeds for garnish (optional); Cinnamon for flavoring the apple compote (optional)

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Creamy Honey Sesame Date Bars with Apple Compote

No ratings yet

Get ready to indulge in these delightful Creamy Honey Sesame Date Bars paired with a luscious apple compote. The natural sweetness of almonds and dates combined with the rich creaminess is simply irresistible. This dessert is not only delicious but also easy to prepare! Feel free to get creative; swap in different nuts or fruits to suit your taste. Perfect for any occasion, these bars can be served neat with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 50

Servings: 12

Course: Nut Seed Desserts

Cuisine: International

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

250 g pitted dates
150 g almond butter
100 g rolled oats
60 g honey
50 g sesame seeds
40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Additional sesame seeds for garnish optional
Cinnamon for flavoring the apple compote optional

Equipment

Heatproof mixing bowl
Baking tray (20cm x 20cm)
Blender or food processor
Saucepan (for compote)
Knife (for cutting the bars)

Method

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, almond butter, oats, honey, sesame seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and has a sticky consistency.
Pour the mixture into the lined baking tray, pressing it out evenly with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and slightly firm to touch.
While the bars are baking, prepare the apple compote. In a saucepan, combine 3 peeled, cored, and diced apples with 2 tbsp honey, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until apples are tender and syrupy.
Once the bars are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest in the tray for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, cut into neat squares or rectangles. Serve each piece with a generous spoonful of apple compote on top. Garnish with additional sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a nut-free version, you can substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
Feel free to experiment with different dried fruits in the bars for added flavor!
These desserts store well in the refrigerator for up to a week.
They can also be frozen for up to a month; just thaw before serving.
Enjoy your cooking and don't hesitate to get creative with your toppings!

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!

Creamy Honey Sesame Date Bars with Apple Compote