Dates: cover with water and soak over night.
Puree dates in a food processor with 1-2 tablespoons of water.
Toast oats, almonds, and peanuts in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes.
Process nuts in a food processor to chop nuts to desired size.
In a saucepan combine peanut butter and maple syrup.
Cook until sugar dissolves.
Add oats, almonds, peanuts, date puree and chocolate chips to peanut butter mixture.
Stir to combine.
Pour into a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap.
Place energy bar into the freezer for 2-3 hours or until set.
Cut into squares.