Cereal Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dates
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Peanut butter
  • 1 cup Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Oats
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a “dough” like consistency.
  • 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.
  • Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl – set aside.
  • Warm honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout.
  • Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8×8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily.
  • Press down firmly until uniformly flattened – use something flat, like a drinking glass, to press down and really pack the bars, which helps them hold together better.
  • Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars