Vegan Date-Sweetened Granola Bars

These vegan granola bars are sweetened naturally with dates, making them a healthy and delicious snack option. Packed with oats, nuts, and dried fruit, theyre perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts e
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• 1/4 cup dried fruit e
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• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking dish with parchment paper

In a food processor, blend the soaked dates until they form a smooth paste

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, date paste, almond butter, maple syrup, chopped nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt

Mix well to combine

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly to create an even layer

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing into bars

Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week