Date & Oat Sugar Free Granola Bars
Prep: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Serves: 12 granola bars / 24 smaller squares
DESCRIPTION
These granola bars are so delicious and easy to make. A great snack for little ones as there is no added sugar or sweeteners. A very handy lunchbox filler as they are nut free.
INGREDIENTS
200g dates, roughly chopped
150g unsalted butter, cubed
1 pink lady apple, peeled & roughly chopped
200g regular or gluten free porridge oats
50g desiccated coconut
40g mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, flaxseed, sesame)
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 190C fan. Line a deep ovenproof dish/tin approx. 10inch x 7inch with parchment paper.
2. Place the dates, butter and apple in a saucepan and cook over a medium heat for 5-10 mins until softened and the butter has all melted.
3. Place all the ingredients into a food processor, including the date mixture, and pulse until well combined.
4. Tip the mixture into the lined dish. Using a rubber spatula, press the mixture down really well as this will help the granola bars hold together.
5. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until starting to turn brown.
6. Remove from the oven and cut into slices gently in the dish, using a sharp knife being careful not to break up. Leave to cool completely before removing.
NOTES:
Store in an airtight container for a few days to keep fresh.
