About the Recipe
Delicious, homemade granola bars are easy to make & have wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup smooth creamy peanut butter
1 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
2½ cups whole rolled oats
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
3 tablespoons pepitas or nuts (optional)
Directions
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
Process the dates in the food processor until it turns into a paste.
In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt, until smooth.
Stir in the dates.
Add the oats, chocolate chips and the pepitas / nuts.
The mixture might seem dry at first, but keep stirring and it'll come together.
Stir to combine and press firmly into the pan.
Use a second piece of parchment paper and the back of a measuring cup to help flatten the mixture.
Chill for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars.
Store bars in the fridge.