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Superfood Granola Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Delicious and nutritious homemade granola bars packed with superfoods and dark chocolate.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups medjool dates, pits removed (see note)
  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp flax seeds
  • 3 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Binding ingredients

  • 1/3 cup almond butter (runny)
  • handful dark chocolate chips or chunks (70%)

Instructions 

  • Puree dates into a paste.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then add date paste and almond butter.
  • Combine until well mixed, then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Press mixture into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Cut into bars and store in the fridge.

Notes

Press firmly to ensure bars hold together.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, Granola, superfood