Rice Krispie Date Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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12 ounces (approximately 1 1/2 cups) whole Medjool dates, pitted
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1 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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5 cups crisped rice cereal
# Instructions:
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Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover them completely with water. Allow the dates to soak for 60 minutes until softened.
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Drain the soaking water and gently squeeze the excess moisture from the dates using your hands.
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Transfer the soaked, drained dates to a food processor. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend into a smooth, uniform paste, pausing to scrape down the bowl as needed.
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Spoon the date mixture into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power for about 1 minute until the paste is softened but not runny.
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Add the crisped rice cereal to the warm date paste. Stir thoroughly to ensure the cereal is evenly coated.
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Press the mixture firmly into a 23 × 33 cm (9 × 13 inch) pan, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes until set.
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Remove from the pan and slice into bars before serving.
# Notes:
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Soaking dates significantly improves their blendability and ensures a uniform texture in the finished bars.