APRICOT DATE BARS

Yield: makes about 16-20 bars

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​We love these simple and healthy no-bake granola bars! A perfect snack on the go!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  
• 1 1/2 cups walnuts
  
• 1 cup dried apricots
  
• 1 cup dates
  
• 1/3 cup almond butter
  
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  
• 1/4 cup flax seeds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
   
2. Spread the oats and walnuts on a baking sheet.
   
3. Toast until golden brown. (This is optional. To save time, you don’t have to toast the oats and walnuts).
   
4. Line a 9x9 inch pan with plastic wrap.
   
5. Soak dates in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften.
   
6. In a food processor, puree the apricots and dates to a paste (add water from dates).
   
7. Add almond butter and blend well in food processor with apricots and dates.
   
8. Scrape into a bowl.
   
9. Add oats, walnuts, coconut, flax seeds and salt to the food processor and pulse until blended.
   
10. Stir into the apricot/date mixture and combine well.
    
11. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
    
12. Cut into bars and serve!
    
13. Keep refrigerated.