Chewy Almond Butter Granola Bars

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1/4 cup Hemp hearts

• Produce

  • 10 1 cup soft & gooey medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup Cacao nibs
  • 1/2 cup Cranberries, dried

• Breakfast Foods

  • 1 cup Rolled oats, gluten free

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Almond butter, roasted

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Chia seeds

Found on theglowingfridge.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup soft & gooey medjool dates (about 10-12)
• 1/2 cup roasted almond butter (or sunflower butter for nut-free)
• 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup hemp hearts
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (can sub with gogi berries or raisins)

Directions

• Line a 4x8 loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined. Set aside. In a food processor, combine the dates and almond butter. Pulse and blend until smooth and creamy, but a few small chunks of dates is fine. Transfer mixture to large bowl and gently start folding into the dry ingredients until its combined. It will be very sticky!! Transfer granola mixture to the loaf pan and press it down firmly and evenly with a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 45 minutes until its set. Remove from freezer and slice into 8 bars. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Enjoy!