Isn't it nice knowing the food you put in your kids lunchbox is home-made, healthy and no nasties in it? This is such a simple no bake recipe and absolutely delicious. Note: This does contain nuts so not suitable for school if they have a nut restriction.
Ingredients:
- 1 heaped cup of medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar (or honey if not vegan)
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 cup roasted almonds loosely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
Optional Extras:
- Sugar free chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc.
Method:
- Process the dates in a food processor (they'll form a sort of ball)
- Optional step: Toast your oats (and almonds if raw) in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 10-15 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 honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout.
- Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to a slice tray or cookie tray covered with baking paper.
- Press down firmly until uniformly flattened - press down and really pack the bars, which helps them hold together better.
- Cover with more baking paper, and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove bars from pan and chop into even sized bars. 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.
Recipe adapted from The Minimalst Baker 5 ingredients Granola Bars.
Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 10 bars)
- Calories: 217
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 19g
- Protein: 6g
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