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Almond Raisin Granola Bars
Delicious and healthy Almond Raisin Granola Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and super easy to make at home!
Servings:
10
bars
Author:
Manali Singh
Ingredients
1.5
cups
rolled oats [not quick oats]
½
cup
rice krispies
½
cup
sliced almonds
some more to sprinkle on top
¼
cup
raw whole almonds
¼
cup
coconut oil
¼
cup
maple syrup or honey
1
cup
dates [heaping cup
around 14-15 medjool dates]
¼
cup
raisins
Instructions
In a bowl mix together rolled oats, rice krispies, sliced almonds and whole raw almonds.
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with silicone sheet or parchment paper. Spread the oats mixture on the pan in a single layer.
Toast the oats mixture in oven at 350 F degrees for 13-15 minutes till light golden brown in color. Transfer to a bowl and add raisins.
Measure 1 heaping cup of dates [I used medjool, around 14-15 dates] and transfer them to a food processor.
Process the dates till it's all crushed and forms a dough like thing.
Add the crushed dates to the oats mixture.
Heat coconut oil and honey or maple syrup for 2-3 minutes till it's all smooth.
Pour the liquid over oats mixture.
Use your hands [use both hands] to mix everything together so that the dates are spread thorough out the mixture.
Line a 8 X 8 square pan with aluminium foil. Transfer the granola mixture to the pan and press firmly using your hands.
Sprinkle some sliced almonds on top and again press firmly for a minute or so.
Cover with a cling sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Cut into bars using a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container.