By Granola bar are healthy as a snack.
Recipe of granola bar
1 cup dates
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter (we used @meridianfoods )
1 cup roasted unsalted almonds (loosely chopped)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Any additions – You can also add pumpkin seeds, mixed nuts and coconut flakes for that extra crunch
Method:
Toast your oats (pumpkin seeds and coconut flakes if added) in a 176 C oven for 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Process dates in food processor until small bits remain – should be ‘dough’ consistency.
Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl – set aside. Warm maple syrup/ 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.
Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8×8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. Press down firmly until evenly flattened and cover with parchment or cling film and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. Enjoy!
