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Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars

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:fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves	⏲️ Total Time
10	36 minutes

🧂 Ingredients

• 📅 1 heaping cup packed dates, pitted (deglet noor or medjool)
• 🍁 ¼ cup (84 g) maple syrup or agave nectar (or honey if not vegan)
• 🥜 ¼ cup (68 g) creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
• 🌰 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped
• 🥣 1½ cups (135 g) rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
• 🍫 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

📝 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.

🔗 Source

• https://minimalistbaker.com/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars/