INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup packed dates, pitted (deglet noor or medjool)*
- 1/4 cup honey (or sub maple syrup or agave for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten free for GF eaters)
- optional additions: chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a “dough” like consistency.
- Optional step: Toast your oats in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw. (whatever is your preference)
- Place oats, almonds and dates in a bowl – set aside.
- Warm honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture – mix well breaking up the dates to disperse throughout.
- Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8×8 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily.
- Press down until uniformly flattened. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the bars to set/harden.
- Remove bars from the pan and cut into (10) even bars.
- Store in an airtight container.
*http://skipthepie.org/fruits-and-fruit-juices/dates-medjool/compared-to/dates-deglet-noor/
