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Healthy Granola Bars Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 heaping cup packed dates, pitted (deglet nour or medjool)
1/4 cup maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey
1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped
1 1/2 cups rolled oats

optional additions: chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc.
Directions:
Directions:
STEP 1: Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a "dough" like consistency. (Mine rolled into a ball.)

STEP 2: Optional step: Toast your oats (and almonds if raw) in a 350º F oven for 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw - I prefer the toasted flavor.

STEP 3: Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl - set aside.

STEP 4: Warm honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout.

STEP 5: Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (A loaf pan might work, but will yield thicker bars.)

STEP 6: Press down firmly until uniformly flattened - I use something flat, like a drinking glass, to press down and really pack the bars, which helps them hold together better.

STEP 7: Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.

STEP 8: Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars (or 9 squares). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. I kept mine in the freezer to keep them extra fresh, but it isn't necessary.

Servings: 10 bars
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
5
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
(source: Minimalist Baker)

Nutrition per serving (rough estimate based on brands used)
217 calories
8 g fat
1 g saturated fat
31 g total carbohydrates
4 g dietary fiber
19 g sugar
6 g protein

 

 

 

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