GRANOLA BARS

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup raw almonds, walnuts, or pecans, roughly chopped
• 1 heaping packed cup dates – pitted
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, roasted or raw
• 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
• ¼ cup agave nectar or maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter

Directions

1. Toast your oats and almonds in a 350 – degree oven for 13-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. While still hot mix in agave and nut butter
2. Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about one minute). It should form a “dough” like consistency.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and thoroughly mix
4. Transfer to an 8 by 10” dish lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily.
5. Cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and press down with something flat, such as a book, to get them really packed tight. This will help them from being crumbly.
6. Chill in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden.
7. Cut into bars and enjoy