Delicious and healthy Almond Raisin Granola Bars are naturally sweetened with dates and super easy to make at home!

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  • Yield: 10 bars
  • Category: Recipes
  • Cuisine: Kitchen notes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats [not quick oats]
  • ½ cup rice krispies
  • ½ cup sliced almonds (some more to sprinkle on top)
  • ¼ cup raw whole almonds
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup dates [heaping cup (around 14-15 medjool dates])
  • ¼ cup raisins

Method

  1. In a bowl mix together rolled oats, rice krispies, sliced almonds and whole raw almonds.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with silicone sheet or parchment paper. Spread the oats mixture on the pan in a single layer.
  3. Toast the oats mixture in oven at 350 F degrees for 13-15 minutes till light golden brown in color. Transfer to a bowl and add raisins.
  4. Measure 1 heaping cup of dates [I used medjool, around 14-15 dates] and transfer them to a food processor.
  5. Process the dates till it's all crushed and forms a dough like thing.
  6. Add the crushed dates to the oats mixture.
  7. Heat coconut oil and honey or maple syrup for 2-3 minutes till it's all smooth.
  8. Pour the liquid over oats mixture.
  9. Use your hands [use both hands] to mix everything together so that the dates are spread thorough out the mixture.
  10. Line a 8 X 8 square pan with aluminium foil. Transfer the granola mixture to the pan and press firmly using your hands.
  11. Sprinkle some sliced almonds on top and again press firmly for a minute or so.
  12. Cover with a cling sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  13. Cut into bars using a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.