I wouldn’t necessarily say that these Paleo Date Walnut Bars are low-carb, but they are certainly lower-carb than a traditional date bar recipe. Using almond flour in my gluten-free recipes helps to lower the carb count right off the bat. Reducing the amount of sweetener in my recipes helps too!
These Date Walnut Bars are sweetened with one-quarter cup of honey, while most date bar recipes use a cup of sugar, or more. Given this, I consider these Paleo Date Walnut Bars a very healthy dessert! If you’re looking for something different and need sugar-free recipes, you’ll definitely want to check out my Keto Diet Recipes page!
This is another one of my super easy paleo dessert recipes that you can whip up without much fuss. We enjoy Date Walnut Bars for breakfast with a hot cup of tea, or for an afternoon snack, or for dessert following our dinner.
Date Walnut Bars
Ingredients
- 1½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup grapeseed oil or palm shortening
- ¼ cup agave nectar or honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup dates (remove pits) and chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, and baking soda
- In a medium bowl, combine eggs, oil, honey, and vanilla
- Stir wet ingredients into dry
- Fold walnuts and dates into batter
- Scoop batter into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Bake at 350°F for 22-30 minutes
- Cool and serve
Both my husband and younger son really enjoyed this paleo dessert! My older son barely noticed them since they do not contain chocolate.
Here are some of my other easy paleo dessert recipes for you!
JoAnne says
Wonderful recipe! I made these for my gluten-free friend who is going through massive chemo treatments. She enjoyed them so much, asked for the recipe which I wrote out for her but gave credit to Elana. I will continue making them for her while she is in treatment and recovery. Thank you for the recipe.
Myra Lawson says
A refreashing mix of simple recipes. easily explained. Thank you for these I will be trying them right away.
Sara says
Subbed olive oil. I wish I could show you a photo of how gorgeous it is.
Sandra says
I totally am enjoying this recipe. I didn’t have the oil you used so I melted down some lard I made and it worked fine. It’s not too sweet and I find the taste of the dates are lost but the crunch of the walnuts makes up for it.
I will be rotating this in when we need a dessert. Thank you.
Pauline Norman says
Love the date and walnut slice
Easy to make thank you
Jin says
Hi Elana,
Thank you so much for sharing the great recipe.
The walnut bar is very delicous and easy to follow.
My husband and I have enjoyed it so much. (We’re looking for recipes with almond flour or coconut flour.)
I’ve made it twice, and this is a keeper.
Thank you again!
Elana says
Jin, thank you for letting me know this recipe is a keeper!
Cathy says
so good! I did substitute apple sauce and coconut oil for the palm oil, and success! I will definitely make again.
Elana says
Cathy, thanks for letting me know this is so good!
Deloras says
wonderful. I made mine with coconut oil and lakanto maple syrup. Put in silicone molds. made 12.
Elana says
Deloras, thanks for letting me know that these bars are wonderful!