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+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -14,3 +14,5 @@ settings.json
 .windsurf/
 .scratch/
 .test_images/
+scratch/
+test_images/
diff --git a/cook/breakfast/Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars.cook b/cook/breakfast/Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars.cook
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+>> source: https://minimalistbaker.com/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars/
+>> serves: 10
+>> prep time: 10 minutes
+>> cook time: 5 minutes
+>> total time: 15 minutes
+
+@heaping cup packed dates ((pitted // deglet noor or medjool)*){1}
+@maple syrup or agave nectar ((or honey if not vegan)){0.25%cup}
+@creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter{0.25%cup}
+@roasted unsalted almonds ((loosely chopped // see instructions for roasting nuts)){1%cup}
+@rolled oats ((gluten-free for GF eaters)){1.5%cups}
+@Chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc. ((optional additions)){}
+
+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.)
+
+Optional step: Toast your oats (and almonds if raw) in a 350-degree F (176 C) #oven{} for 10 to ~{15%minutes} or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw - I prefer the toasted flavor.
+
+Place oats, almonds and dates in a large #mixing #bowl{}{} - set aside.
+
+Warm maple syrup (or agave or 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 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 // adjust size of #pan{} if altering batch size).
+
+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.
+
+Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15 to ~{20%minutes}.
+
+Remove bars from #pan{} and chop into 10 even bars (or 9 squares // as original recipe is written). 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.
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diff --git a/docs/breakfast/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars.md b/docs/breakfast/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+---
+comments: true
+tags:
+  - breakfast
+---
+# Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars
+
+![Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars][1]{ loading=lazy }
+
+| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
+|:----------------------------------:|:------------------------:|
+| 10 | 36 minutes |
+
+## :salt: Ingredients
+
+- :date: 1 heaping cup packed dates, pitted (deglet noor or medjool)
+- :maple_leaf: ¼ cup (84 g) maple syrup or agave nectar (or honey if not vegan)
+- :peanuts: ¼ cup (68 g) creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
+- :chestnut: 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped
+- :bowl_with_spoon: 1½ cups (135 g) rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
+- :chocolate_bar: Optional additions: chocolate chips, dried fruit, banana chips, vanilla, etc.
+
+## :cooking: Cookware
+
+- 1 food processor
+- 1 large mixing bowl
+- 1 small saucepan
+- 1 8x8-inch baking dish or loaf pan
+
+## :pencil: Instructions
+
+### Step 1
+
+Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a "dough"-like consistency.
+
+### Step 2
+
+Optional: Toast oats (and almonds if raw) in a 350°F (176°C) oven for 10–15 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
+
+### Step 3
+
+Place oats, almonds, and dates in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
+
+### Step 4
+
+Warm maple syrup and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over the oat mixture, breaking up dates to disperse throughout.
+
+### Step 5
+
+Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish (or loaf pan for thicker bars) lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Press down firmly until uniformly flat — use the bottom of a glass to pack tightly so bars hold together.
+
+### Step 6
+
+Cover and let firm up in the fridge or freezer for 15–20 minutes.
+
+### Step 7
+
+Remove from pan and cut into 10 bars (or 9 squares). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days, or freeze for longer freshness.
+
+## :link: Source
+
+- <https://minimalistbaker.com/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars/>
+
+[1]: <../assets/images/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars.webp>
diff --git a/includes/emoji.yaml b/includes/emoji.yaml
index e9b36c5a..0b8f4bce 100644
--- a/includes/emoji.yaml
+++ b/includes/emoji.yaml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ emoji:
         - microwave-safe bowl
         - bowl
     - cookie:
+        - loaf
         - baking paper
         - baking
         - Oreo cookies
@@ -132,6 +133,9 @@ emoji:
         - patterned rolling pin
   ingredients:
     - apple:
+        - roasted unsalted almonds ((loosely chopped // see instructions for roasting nuts))
+        - maple syrup or agave nectar ((or honey if not vegan))
+        - Chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc. ((optional additions))
         - cashew / kaju
         - cardamom
         - lemon or lime
@@ -205,6 +209,7 @@ emoji:
     - avodado:
         - guacamole
     - baby_bottle:
+        - rolled oats ((gluten-free for GF eaters))
         - pumpkin
         - almonds / badam
         - sugar or agave syrup
@@ -372,6 +377,7 @@ emoji:
     - cake:
         - brandy snaps
     - candy:
+        - heaping cup packed dates ((pitted // deglet noor or medjool)*)
         - and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
         - /2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
         - paprika
@@ -632,6 +638,7 @@ emoji:
         - garlic powder
         - garlic clove
     - glass_of_milk:
+        - creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
         - crème fraiche
         - crème fraîche
         - mascarpone
diff --git a/zensical.toml b/zensical.toml
index b66b49fd..428739c1 100644
--- a/zensical.toml
+++ b/zensical.toml
@@ -170,6 +170,7 @@ Breakfast = [
   { "Golden Milk Oatmeal" = "breakfast/golden-milk-oatmeal.md" },
   { "Gordon Ramsay Scrambled Eggs" = "breakfast/gordon-ramsay-scrambled-eggs.md" },
   { "Hash Browns" = "breakfast/hash-browns.md" },
+  { "Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars" = "breakfast/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars.md" },
   { "Huevos in a Crockpot" = "breakfast/huevos-in-a-crockpot.md" },
   { "Jose Guevara's Gallo Pinto" = "breakfast/jose-guevara's-gallo-pinto.md" },
   { "Joy of Cooking Pancakes" = "breakfast/joy-of-cooking-pancakes.md" },