No-Bake Almond Butter Granola Bars

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup packed pitted dates
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Justin’s Honey Almond Butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place dates in a food processor and mix until small bits remain and they form a ball. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add oats, nuts, and chocolate chips. Stir well.
  2. Warm honey and almond butter in a small saucepan and pour over dry ingredients. Stir to coat. Transfer to a shallow pan (such as 8×8 or loaf pan) lined with parchment or plastic wrap and top with another piece of plastic wrap and press down into an even layer.
  3. Freezer for 15 minutes. Remove and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container or bag in the fridge to keep fresh, or in the freezer for longer term storage.
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup packed pitted dates
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Justin’s Honey Almond Butter
DIRECTIONS
  1. Place dates in a food processor and mix until small bits remain and they form a ball. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add oats, nuts, and chocolate chips. Stir well.
  2. Warm honey and almond butter in a small saucepan and pour over dry ingredients. Stir to coat. Transfer to a shallow pan (such as 8×8 or loaf pan) lined with parchment or plastic wrap and top with another piece of plastic wrap and press down into an even layer.
  3. Freezer for 15 minutes. Remove and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container or bag in the fridge to keep fresh, or in the freezer for longer term storage.
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