No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

🍪 No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars (Healthy, Gluten-Free, & Totally Crave-Worthy!)

Who says cookie dough has to be off-limits? These No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars are a game-changer for your sweet tooth and your health goals.

Made with real, nourishing ingredients—like medjool dates and raw cashews—this recipe is naturally sweet, protein-packed, and rich in healthy fats to keep your energy steady. Best of all? No oven required!

Whether you need a midday pick-me-up, a lunchbox treat, or a late-night snack that won’t leave you feeling sluggish—this one’s for you.

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1½ cups Medjool dates, pitted (nature’s candy + fiber boost!)

• 1 cup raw cashews (creamy texture + plant-based protein)

• ¼ tsp sea salt (brings out that cookie dough flavor)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (because cookie dough isn’t complete without it!)

• ¼ cup or less mini chocolate chips (choose dairy-free if needed)

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. In a food processor, blend the dates, cashews, salt, and vanilla until it reaches a coarse, sticky dough. It should hold together when pressed—think “cookie dough meets energy bite.”

2. Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand to keep that doughy texture.

3. Line a 7" or 8" square pan with parchment paper and press the dough evenly into the pan.

4. Chill in the freezer for 15–30 minutes if you'd like firmer bars (optional, but recommended!).

5. Slice into 8 delicious bars and store in the fridge for easy grab-and-go snacking.

💡 Why You’ll Love Them:

• No baking, no fuss

• Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats

• Naturally sweetened—no refined sugar

• Kid-friendly and lunchbox-approved

• Customizable with add-ins like flaxseed, protein powder, or chopped nuts

Pro Tip: Keep a stash in your freezer for sweet cravings. You’ll feel satisfied and energized—without the sugar crash.