No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Bahan-bahan (16 porsi)

• 1 packed cup of soft Medjool dates, (pitted*)
• 2 3/4 cups rolled oats ((~260-275g), certified gluten-free if needed**)
• 1/4 cup smooth tahini ((56g) (or almond butter or cashew butter))
• 4 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 cup (180g) vegan chocolate chips***, divided
• 2 teaspoons refined coconut oil, (melted (optional; omit to keep oil-free))