Step 1

Line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of a food processor, add the dates, peanut butter, and agave or honey and process into a paste.

Step 3

Heat this mixture in a saucepan over low heat, or in the microwave for about 1 minute, until warm and loosened.

Step 4

Transfer to a medium bowl and add the crisp rice, oats, peanuts, flax seeds, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Stir or knead together until evenly combined.

Step 5

Press evenly and firmly into the prepared pan, then cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Step 6

Cut into 9 bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge between sheets of parchment paper for up to 10 days.