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Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars
Minimalist Baker's wholesome grab-and-go bars — sticky dates, oats, almonds and peanut butter, no baking required. Naturally vegan.
Serves 10Prep 10 minCook 5 minSnackVegan
Containsgluten · nuts · peanut
Inspired by a recipe from Minimalist Baker ↗
Protein 9%Carbs 48%Fat 43%
About 245 kcal a serve — 6 g protein, 31 g carbs, 12 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 10
Method
Blend the dates
Sticky doughProcess the pitted dates in a food processor until they form a sticky dough.
In the blenderProcess →
Toast oats & nuts
CombineOptionally toast the oats and almonds until fragrant, then combine with the date paste in a big bowl.
In the bowlToast →
Warm maple & PB
MeltWarm the maple syrup and peanut butter until pourable, then stir through the oat mixture until it holds together.
What goes inMelt →
Press & chill
ChillPress firmly into a lined 8x8 pan and chill 15–20 minutes before cutting into 10 bars.
15–20 min
Grab & goThey travel well.
Estimated per serve
245 kcal · 6 g protein · 31 g carbs · 12 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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