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No-bake oat granola bars
These chewy bars sweetened by the natural goodness of dates and the grilled oats make a great grab and go snack.
Ingredients
- large flake oats375 mL (1 ½ cups)
- chopped almonds (optional)125 mL (½ cup)
- bran flakes250 mL (1 cup)
- dates, pitted250 mL (1 cup)
- honey60 mL (¼ cup)
- natural almond or peanut butter or non-nut alternative60 mL (¼ cup)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
In a large non-stick skillet, toast oats and almonds, if using, over medium heat. Stir often for about 8 minutes or until light golden and fragrant. Pour into a large bowl and let cool slightly; stir in bran flakes.
In a food processor, pulse dates until finely chopped.
In a small saucepan, heat honey and almond butter over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Add dates and stir to combine.
Pour honey mixture over oats and stir until dates are distributed evenly throughout and oats are coated well.
Press mixture into a 23 cm/9 in parchment or foil lined baking pan and press to flatten evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars.
