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Quick and Healthy Granola Bars

The Regenerative Sower
These granola bars are an easy, on the go snack. They are nutritious and will keep you full and energized between meals.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine All Natural, Vegan, Gluten Free
Servings 10 granola bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cup Oats (GF, sprouted)
  • 1 heaping cup Dates (Medjool, pitted)
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Flakes
  • 1 cup Roasted Almonds (can substitute other nuts and seeds)
  • 1/4 cup Creamy Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (maple syrup if vegan)
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions
 

  • Place oats on a baking sheet and toast in oven at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until they are just beginning to to turn brown and give off a toasted scent.
  • Add dates and coconut flakes to a food processor and process until the mixture becomes a ball. This will take about 1 minute. Place in large mixing bowl.
  • Place peanut butter in a sauce pan and warm on a low heat until creamy.
  • Coarsely chop almonds, add them to the date mixture, and combine. Stir oats into the mixture of dates, coconut flakes, and almonds.
  • Add warmed peanut butter, honey, and salt and stir until in the mixture is well combined.
  • Line an 8x8 baking pan with freezer or parchment paper. Wet hands and smooth mixture into pan evenly.
  • Put in freezer for 15-20 minutes. Remove and cut into about 10 bars.

Notes

Optional substitutions include chocolate chips, dried fruit, vanilla, coconut oil, nuts and seeds.
Store on counter top for 5-6 days of in the freezer for 1 month. 
Keyword Freezer Friendly, Keeps for 5-6 days