Healthy Granola Bars
Healthy Granola Bars
By: The Jaroudi Family
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
· 2 cups raw rolled oats (186 g)
· ½ cup raw nuts or seeds (53 g)
· ½ cup pitted dates (61 g)
· ½ cup dried fruit (76 g)
· 2 Tbsp plant milk (add as needed)
· 1 Tbsp chia seeds
· 1 Tbsp flax meal
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
· 1 tsp spices (cinnamon, pumpkin pie, apple pie – etc.)
Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.) In a small bowl add pitted dates and dried fruit. Cover with hot water for around 5 minutes to soften. Drain and discard the water.
3.) Add all ingredients to a food processor including softening of dried fruit/dates. Process ingredients until you can pinch the mixture.
(Add 1 Tbsp of extra plant milk at a time if needed)
4.) Pour the granola mixture into a square 9-inch square pan and press down firmly to form an even layer.
5.) Bake for 10 – 15 minutes. Let bars cool completely before cutting.