Date, Oat, and Coconut Bars
Cuisine: Snack
Prep time: 
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Serves: 8-10 bars
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups pitted dates (about 35 dates)
  • ½ cup nuts of choice (I've used almonds and pecans)
  • ½ cup finely shredded, unsweetened coconut
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp. flaxseed meal
  • ¾ cup rolled oats*
  • ½ cup chocolate chips*
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor and blend to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula. The mixture will be sticky!
  2. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Leave enough parchment paper overhanging lengthwise to remove the bars.
  3. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly in the pan.
  4. Melt the chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave.
  5. Spread or drizzle chocolate over bars.
  6. Freeze for one hour. Remove from pan, slice, and serve!
  7. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
*Be sure to use certified gluten-free if you need to!
*Use dairy-free if necessary.
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/date-oat-and-coconut-bars/