Chewy Granola Bars

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Chewy granola bars are a delightful blend of dates and figs, offering a perfectly chewy texture. These homemade bars are easy to make, nutritious, and ideal for on-the-go snacking. Enjoy a wholesome, delicious treat any time of the day.

Course Snacks

Cuisine Snack

Keyword almond butter granola bars

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings Bars

Calories 314kcal

Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Ingredients

5 dates (5 - 6, chopped)
5 figs (5 - 6, chopped)
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cups raw almonds (unsalted)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
2/3 cups raisins
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

In a large bowl, add chopped dates, figs, chia seeds, maple syrup, and hot water
5 dates, 5 figs, 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 3/4 cups hot water
Stir and let the date mixture sit for 15 minutes.
Get a baking dish and liberally grease it. Preheat the oven to 325℉.
Add oats, almonds, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, almond butter, raisins, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir with a rubber spatula.
1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 3/4 cups raw almonds, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 2/3 cups raisins, 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Press the date mixture into the baking dish and bake for 35 minutes.
Let it cool completely before cutting it into with a sharp knife. Cut it to whatever size squares you prefer.
Eat, smile, and enjoy.

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