Recipe Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup M&M’S Peanut Pastels, divided
• 6 pitted dates, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and divided
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp liquid honey

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes (+ 1 hour standing time)

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper so it overhangs the edges; set aside. Chop half the M&M’S Peanut Pastels; set aside.
2. In food processor, pulse together dates, graham wafer crumbs, peanut butter, 3 tbsp + 2 tsp coconut oil and vanilla until combined. Stir in chopped M&M’S.
3. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan.
4. In small microwave-safe bowl, stir together chocolate chips, honey and remaining coconut oil. Microwave on MEDIUM-LOW, stirring every 30 seconds, for 60 to 90 seconds, until smooth and melted.
5. Spread melted chocolate mixture evenly over graham cracker base. Sprinkle with remaining M&M’S Peanut Pastels. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or until base and chocolate layer are both firm and set.
6. Remove from pan and cut into 12 bars

Tip: Substitute dark chocolate chips with milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 bar

• Calories 250
• Fat 15g
• Saturated Fat 8g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 100mg
• Carbohydrate 27g
• Fiber 2g
• Sugars 18g
• Protein 4g