Looking for a healthy snack to curb those afternoon sugar cravings? These homemade granola bars are packed with nutrients and flavour. They’re easy to make and perfect for a quick energy boost!

Ingredients
Portions: 10-12 granola bars
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raw almonds, walnuts, or pecans (roughly chopped)
• 1 heaping cup dates (pitted medjool)
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds (roasted or raw)
• 2 Tbsp flax seeds (ground or whole)
• 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
• Optional Additions: Dried fruit, other nuts, banana chips, etc.
Instructions
Toast your oats and almonds in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 13-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a “dough” like consistency (mine rolled into a ball).
Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl. Add seeds and set aside.
Warm honey and peanut or almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix.
Transfer to an 8×8 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (Or use 2/3 of a 9×13 // as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size)
Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and press down with something flat, such as a book, to get them really packed tight. This will help them from being crumbly. Chill in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden.
Remove bars from dish and chop into 10 even bars (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). 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.
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