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No-bake macadamia nut bars are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free energy bars made with dates, macadamia nuts, and almonds.

Made with just 3 ingredients this no-bake, no-cook macadamia bars are chewy in texture and firm enough to stay in shape at room temperature.

Macadamia Nut Bars

Using Medjool dates I prepared no-bake date energy bars, Dates & Nuts Rolls, and oats laddu.

The no-bake macadamia date energy bar is very easy to make at home without any fancy ingredients or equipment.

These soft and chewy macadamia bars are healthy nut bar recipe. Making this snack in the food processor seems so easy and fuss free.

You just need to collect all ingredients and grind them. Set in a sheet pan and cut into squares.

Macadamia Nutrition

Macadamia nut is a low carb snack. It is loaded with healthy monosaturated fatty acids and a good source of fiber, Vit B6, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, and zinc.

You can read more about the health benefits & nutritional values of Macadamia nuts here.

Usually macadamia nuts are gluten-free but still make sure that they are not exposed to gluten while processed.

Why you will love this recipe

Dates are known for a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, calcium, and much more vital nutrient.

As an optional ingredient, I added 2 tbsp of coconut which makes these macadamia nut bar just amazing.

It works as a natural sweetener in these no-bake, no-cook energy bars.

These 3 ingredient macadamia nut recipe is

Vegan & gluten-free

Easy to make & low in carbs

Refined sugar-free

Healthy & no cooking required

Ready in just 15 minutes

No-Bake Macadamia Nut Bars Recipe

Ingredients

Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

This macadamia snack is sweetened with dates, with a unique flavor of macadamia with the chewiness of coconut.

Macadamia Nut – This is the star ingredient of this recipe. One of the nuts with healthy fat and keto-friendly.

– This is the star ingredient of this recipe. One of the nuts with healthy fat and keto-friendly. Dates – It works for making this snack sweet. So this healthy nut bar recipe is refined sugar-free.

– It works for making this snack sweet. So this healthy nut bar recipe is refined sugar-free. Almond – I added almond just for extra crunch.

– I added almond just for extra crunch. Coconut – This is optional, I just added a few tbsp.

How to make No-Bake Macadamia Nut Bars

To make no-bake macadamia date bar you just need dates, macadamia nuts, and almonds.

Grind them to a fine consistency and just set them in a greased baking tray. Sprinkle some desiccated coconut and cut them in the desired shape.

So let see how to make this nutritious and healthy no-cook, vegan, gluten-free no-bake macadamia date energy bar.

First of all, clean the dates and remove the seeds. After that in a food processor add dates, almond, and macadamia nuts. Grind this until dry fruits are broken into pieces and mix together consistently. Now line a parchment paper in a baking pan or on a plate. Finally, pour this mixture in the pan and set it with the help of a spatula. Spread some desiccated coconut on top. Set them and keep in the fridge until they firm. Cut them into the desired shape. Macadamia nut bars ready to serve with milk in the breakfast time or snack time.

Serving Suggestions

This macadamia date bar makes a perfect pre or post–workout snack. Have it with milk in breakfast or munch in snack time.

While traveling it will keep you full and energize, also makes a great kids-friendly energy bar.

To satisfy sweet craving serve as a dessert after a meal.

Storing suggestions

Store in an airtight container and keep at room temperature. They are good for a month at room temperature.

Variations

You can have any combination of the nut in place of macadamia and make a new version of energy bar.

Almonds, cashews, pistachio, walnuts, pecans can be added in place of macadamia nuts.

Tips & FAQ’s

Mix and match dry fruits as per the availability. Use Medjool dates for this recipe. They are easily available in Costco, Sam’s club, or in Indian stores. You can find these on Amazon as well. Medjool dates are very soft in texture and easy to handle. This not only makes the recipe sweet but also works well for binding the mixture. You can also add raisins, cranberry to give more fruity flavor.

Can you eat macadamia nuts everyday? All the nuts contain healthy fats. If you follow keto diet then consuming nuts every day is perfect as they fit in the macro distribution of the KETO diet.



Having said that for other diets one has to be mindful while consuming and compensate the calories by adjusting other food items.

Else it will result in fat gain.

You may also like other recipes using dates & nuts

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Bhawana No-bake macadamia nut bars are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free energy bars made with dates, macadamia nuts, and almonds.Made with just 3 ingredients this no-bake, no-cook macadamia bars are chewy in texture. 4.91 from 11 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Resting in Fridge 15 mins Total Time 10 mins Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Cuisine American Servings 10 Squares Calories 161 kcal Ingredients US Customary Metric 1x 2x 3x 1 cup dates deseeded (I used Medjool dates, required 12-15 dates)

3/4 cup macadamia nuts

1/2 cup almond

2 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional) Instructions First of all, clean the dates and remove the seeds.

After that in a food processor add dates, almond, and macadamia nuts. Grind this until dry fruits are broken into pieces and mix together consistently.

Now line a parchment paper in a baking pan or in a plate.

Finally, pour this mixture in the pan and set it with the help of a spatula. Spread some desiccated coconut on top. Set them and keep in the fridge until they firm.

Cut them into the desired shape. No-bake macadamia date energy bar ready to serve with milk in the breakfast time or snack time. Notes Tips & FAQ’s Mix and match dry fruits as per the availability. Use Medjool dates for this recipe. They are easily available in Costco, Sam’s club, or in Indian stores. You can find these on Amazon as well. Medjool dates are very soft in texture and easy to handle. This not only makes the recipe sweet but also works well for binding the mixture. You can also add raisins, cranberry to give more fruity flavor. Can you eat macadamia nuts every day? All the nuts contain healthy fats. If you follow keto diet then consuming nuts every day is perfect as they fit in the macro distribution of the KETO diet. Having said that for other diets one has to be mindful while consuming and compensate the calories by adjusting other food items.

Else it will result in fat gain. Nutrition Nutrition Facts No-Bake Macadamia Nut Bars With Dates Amount Per Serving (0 g) Calories 161 Calories from Fat 108 % Daily Value* Fat 12g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 13% Sodium 1mg 0% Potassium 195mg 6% Carbohydrates 14g 5% Fiber 3g 13% Sugar 11g 12% Protein 3g 6% Vitamin A 22IU 0% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 37mg 4% Iron 1mg 6% * The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Did you make this recipe? Tag @code2cook on instagram with hashtag #code2cook

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