Ingredients
\n\u20221 cup packed dates, pitted (deglet nour or medjool)
\n\u20221\/4 cup honey (or sub maple syrup or agave for vegan option)
\n\u20221\/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
\n\u20221 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped
\n\u20221 1\/2 cups rolled oats (gluten free for GF eaters)
\n\u2022optional additions: chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc.<\/p>\n
Instructions
\n1.Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a \u201cdough\u201d like consistency. (mine rolled into a ball)
\n2.Optional step: Toast your oats in a 350 degree oven for 15-ish minutes or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw \u2013 I just prefer the toasted flavor.
\n3.Place oats, almonds and dates in a bowl \u2013 set aside.
\n4.Warm 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.
\n5.Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8\u00d78 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily.
\n6.Press down until uniformly flattened. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let set in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden.
\n7.Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ingredients \u20221 cup packed dates, pitted (deglet nour or medjool) \u20221\/4 cup honey (or sub maple syrup or agave for vegan option) \u20221\/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter \u20221 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped \u20221 1\/2 cups rolled oats (gluten free for GF eaters) \u2022optional additions: chocolate chips, dried fruit, … <\/p>\n