Unbaked Granola Bars

We love snacking on granola bars, especially ones that are quick to make and fruit-sweetened! Feel free to mix up the flavor by adding orange or lemon zest or cocoa powder or any add-ins you like!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup dates (packed)
• ⅓ cup nut butter or coconut butter
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup coconut shreds
• ¼ cup chocolate chips or raisins
• 2 T chia seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. Place the dates, nut butter, water, and vanilla in a food processor.
2. Process until smooth and creamy. You may need to add 2-4 T more water if the mixture is on the dry side.
3. Add the remaining dry ingredients and process quickly (15-30 seconds) until everything is incorporated. Some oats will be pulverized, others will be whole.
4. On a cutting board, form and flatten the mixture into a rectangle and cut into bars, squares, or roll into balls.
5. The bars will firm up in the refrigerator. Keep refrigerated and enjoy!