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1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
1/2 cup raw almonds, walnuts, or pecans, roughly chopped
1 heaping (seriously) packed cup dates, pitted (deglet noor or medjool)*
2 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds (roasted or raw)
2 Tbsp flax seeds (ground or whole)
2 Tbsp hemp seeds
1/4 cup agave nectar or maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
Optional Additions
Chocolate chips, dried fruit, other nuts, banana chips, etc.
Toast your oats and almonds in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 13-15 minutes or until slightly golden
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)
Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl. Add seeds and set aside.
Warm agave and peanut or almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix.
Transfer to an 8×8 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (Or use 2/3 of a 9×13.
Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and press down with something flat, such as a book, to get them really packed tight. This will help them from being crumbly. Chill in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden.
Remove bars from dish and chop into 10 even bars. 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.
If your dates don’t feel sticky and moist, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes then drain before processing. This will help hold the bars together better.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bar (of 10) Calories: 238 Fat: 9g Saturated fat: 1.2g Carbohydrates: 33.8gSugar: 19g Sodium: 18mg Fiber: 6.2g Protein: 6.8g