These strawberry granola bars are decadently chewy, thanks to easy-to-use Recipe-Ready Date Paste. You must give these a try. They're so easy, and make a nutrient-rich and delicious snack!
1 cup roasted, chopped, and unsalted almonds (optional)
1 ½ cup rolled oats
1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
Soften date paste via a double boiler or one or two 30–second sessions in the microwave.
Toast your oats and almonds (if raw) in a 350ºF oven for 10–15 minutes.
Place oats, date paste, date syrup, and almonds in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Warm peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat (or for 30–60 seconds in the microwave) until you reach a more pourable consistency. Add to the mixture.
Add in your chocolate chips and freeze-dried strawberries, mix everything together until well-combined, and put in a parchment-lined 8 x 8 baking pan.
Press everything down firmly with a drinking glass, cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap and allow it to firm up in the freezer or refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
Take it out of the freezer or refrigerator, remove it from the pan, and cut it into ten bar-shaped pieces.
Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a few days in an airtight container.
