Pumpkin Seed Bars

These no-bake pumpkin seed bars are the ultimate nutrient-dense snack for when those mid-afternoon cravings hit. Packed with crunchy pumpkin seeds and naturally sweetened with chewy dates and a touch of maple syrup, they offer a brilliant balance of healthy fats and natural energy. The smooth peanut butter base provides a rich, creamy texture, all finished with a decadent layer of dark chocolate. They’re gluten-free, vegan-friendly and much more flavourful than anything you’ll find in the supermarket aisles!

Organic Pumpkin Seeds 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

140g Pumpkin Seeds

Organic Dried Dates 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

100g Dates

Organic Peanut Butter Smooth without Salt 250g (Biona)

100g Peanut Butter

Buckwud Canadian Maple Syrup 250g (Rowse)

50g Maple Syrup

Fine Pink Himalayan Salt 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

a pinch of salt

70% Dark Chocolate 90g (Divine)

90g Dark Chocolate

Method

1. Roughly chop the pumpkin seeds and the dates.

2. Combine the chopped seeds and dates in a bowl with the peanut butter, salt and maple syrup.

3. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.

4. Transfer the mixture to a container, smoothing it into an even layer and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.

5. Melt the chocolate using a water bath (bain-marie) or in short intervals in the microwave.

6. Layer the melted chocolate evenly over the chilled pumpkin mixture.

7. Place in the fridge until the chocolate has completely set.

8. Slice into bars or squares using a sharp knife.