Homemade Granola Bars (Vegan)

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Five ingredients. Easy as that! These granola bars are a great snack for on the go or packed lunches. No baking required!

Ingredients:
1 cup of dates, pitted
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds
1 ½ cup rolled oats

 

Directions:

1. Process dates in food processor until small bits remain.
2. Place oats, almonds, and dates in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Warm maple syrup (or honey) and peanut butter on stove and pour over oat mixture.
4. Mix thoroughly, and place in a baking dish (8×8) lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
5. Press firmly down.
6. Cover with plastic or parchment paper and firm in freezer and fridge 15-20 min.
7. Cut bars to preference and enjoy! Store in refrigerator.
Substitutes* if allergic to peanut butter, use sunflower butter and if allergic to nuts, recipe can be made without almonds and using sunflower seeds or rice cereal instead!

Guest Bloggers: James Madison Dietetics

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