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We love this road-worthy granola bar recipe for a healthy, on-the-go snack.
HEALTHY 5-INGREDIENT GRANOLA BARS
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup packed dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup natural maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- optional additions: dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc.
Instructions
- Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a "dough" like consistency.
- Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl - set aside.
- 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.
- Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with parchment paper so they lift out easily.
- Press down firmly until flattened.
- Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars (or 9 squares). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days.
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Source: http://minimalistbaker.com/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars/
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