Healthy Brownie Granola Bars
Serves 12
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw nuts, roughly chopped
1 cup raw walnuts
2 cups pitted dates, soaked for 10 minutes in warm water, then drained
3/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder
1/4 cup natural salted almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/4 cup agave nectar, maple syrup, or honey if not vegan
Preparation
1. (Optional) Toast your oats and pecans in a 350˚F oven for 15 minutes or until slightly
golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw .
2. Process walnuts in a food processor until a loose meal is reached. Remove from
bowl and set aside.
3. Add dates and process until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a
dough-like consistency.
4. Add walnut meal and cocoa or cacao powder back in with the dates and process to
combine.
5. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and add the (toasted) oats and nuts and stir
to combine. You may have to use your hands to really incorporate the mixture well.
6. Next, warm honey and almond butter in a small skillet over medium heat for 2-3
minutes until combined and pourable. Pour over brownie mixture and then
thoroughly using a wooden spoon.
7. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to a 9×13 dish (or similar size pan) lined with plastic
wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. If using a 9×13, ONLY USE 3/4 of
the pan so they have the proper thickness. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and
press down firmly to even out the top. Freeze for 15-20 minutes to harden.
8. Lift bars from pan and chop into 12 even bars (or more if you prefer). Store in an
airtight container in the freezer or fridge to keep them extra fresh. They will get a little
sticky when left out at room temp.
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