The cereal bars take
Prep. Time 5′ Cooking Time 5′ Serves 9
Ingredients
- 250g soft dried dates
- 1 cup oatmeal flakes, ground into powder
- 1/2 cup whole grain cereals
- 3 tbsp lukewarm honey (optional)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or whole sesame tahini
- 1 cup raw or roasted unsalted almonds, roughly chopped
- 100g finely chopped chocolate
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- Optional additions include:
- Raisins
- Cranberries
- Cinnamon
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Dried coconut
Instructions
- Start by selecting soft, dried dates. Grind them into a paste using a blender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground dates, honey, ground oatmeal, flaxseed, peanut butter, almonds, and chia seeds. Mix well with a spoon until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Break the cereal into small pieces and add it to the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate the chocolate pieces into the mixture.
- Line a 24 cm square baking dish with non-stick parchment paper.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a flat-bottomed glass to press and flatten the surface, compacting the mixture into the dish evenly.
- Place the baking dish in the freezer and allow the mixture to chill for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove the mixture from the baking dish and cut it into long cereal bars using a knife.
- Store the cereal bars with chocolate in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Enjoy!
Source: Argiro Barbarigou
