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No-bake oat granola bars
These chewy bars sweetened by the natural goodness of dates and the grilled oats make a great grab and go snack.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
8 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 375 mL (1 ½ cups) large flake oats
- 125 mL (½ cup) chopped almonds (optional)
- 250 mL (1 cup) bran flakes
- 250 mL (1 cup) dates, pitted
- 60 mL (¼ cup) honey
- 60 mL (¼ cup) natural almond or peanut butter or non-nut alternative
Directions
- In a large non-stick skillet, toast oats and almonds, if using, over medium heat. Stir often for about 8 minutes or until light golden and fragrant. Pour into a large bowl and let cool slightly; stir in bran flakes.
- In a food processor, pulse dates until finely chopped.
- In a small saucepan, heat honey and almond butter over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Add dates and stir to combine.
- Pour honey mixture over oats and stir until dates are distributed evenly throughout and oats are coated well.
- Press mixture into a 23 cm/9 in parchment or foil lined baking pan and press to flatten evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars.
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Recipe developed by Emily Richards, P.H. Ec. for Health Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Tips
- Little chefs can help press the mixture into the pan and flatten evenly.
- Try these variations: Sprinkle 30 mL (2 tbsp) chopped dried cranberries or apricots or unsweetened shredded coconut on top of granola bars and press gently into top before refrigerating.
- Leftover bars can be individually wrapped with plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
