Calypso Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Calypso Bars are rich, chocolatey treats with sweet dates, nuts, and oatmeal, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings or sharing at gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
  • 2/3 cup hot water
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 c. light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. soda
  • 1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in hot water over low heat.
  2. Add white sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add chopped dates and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1/4 cup butter to the mixture.
  5. Blend in vanilla and allow the mixture to cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

926 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 37.9g 49% DV
Carbs 125.9g 46% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 49.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9874.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 722.5mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 86.5mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 223.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 227.5mg 18% DV
Iron 9.3mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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