Cherry And Date Granola Bars

Name: Cherry And Date Granola Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond butter smooth natural, at room temperature; 4 tablespoons flaxmeal ground; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup honey; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; coconut oil; 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats; 1/2 cup dried cherries unsweetened; 1/2 cup dried dates unsweetened; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon coarse salt

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup almond butter smooth natural, at room temperature
4 tablespoons flaxmeal ground
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
coconut oil
3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup dried cherries unsweetened
1/2 cup dried dates unsweetened
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-by-8-inch pan with oil and line with parchment paper.
2

In an electric mixer, combine almond butter, flaxmeal, applesauce, honey, orange juice, and vanilla . Add each dry ingredient (Oats, cherries, dates, cinnamon, and salt) one at a time. Mix to combine. Press mixture evenly into pan with your fingers and bake on middle rack until golden brown and firm, 30 minutes.
3

Let cool completely, then remove from pan and cut into 9 squares.