Incredibly Yummy Granola Bars !!!
You can really add or substitute with your favorite nuts and dried fruits and seeds.
1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped almonds
TOAST ABOVE INGREDIENTS BAKING PAN LINED WITH PARCHMENT PAPER UNTIL GOLDEN IN OVEN AT 325 DEG. ABOUT 10 MIN. ADD TO LARGE MIXING BOWL
1 Cup Medjool dates - CHOP IN FOOD PROCESSOR. WILL FORM INTO A BIG BALL. ADD TO MIXING BOWL
2 Tbsp Hemp Hearts
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup salted peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup pumpkin and or sunflower seeds
1/2 dried sour cherries or your favorite dried fruit
1/4 unsweetened shredded coconut or flakes
Optional
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Mix everything really well in a bowl. Good to use your CLEAN hands and really break up and mix in the date paste and honey which is going to act as the "glue" to hold it all together.
Line baking pan with parchment paper and place all ingredients in pan. Again with hands or spatula firmly press out the ingrediants. Freeze or refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars or cubes.
No SUGAR and LOADED with all kinds of wonderful nutrients and fiber including Omega 3 and 6 !
Enjoy