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Almond Date Breakfast Bars Recipe

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These Almond Date Breakfast Bars are a wholesome, nutrient-dense snack perfect for morning energy or an afternoon boost. Packed with chopped dates, oats, wheat germ, and sliced almonds, these bars are flavored with a delicate touch of cinnamon, orange zest, and almond extract. Naturally sweetened with honey and bound together with almond butter and olive oil, they offer a satisfying texture and a deliciously golden finish after baking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (300 g) chopped dried pitted dates
  • 2 1/2 cups (220 g) quick rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (44 g) whole wheat flour
  • 2/3 cup (70 g) wheat germ
  • 1 cup (110 g) sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (130 g) almond butter
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with a parchment paper sling by placing two pieces of parchment in perpendicular directions to easily lift out the bars after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped dates, quick rolled oats, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, sliced almonds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until evenly blended to distribute all flavors.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, olive oil, honey, grated orange zest, and almond extract until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the batter is evenly mixed and sticky, ensuring all dry ingredients are coated.
  5. Spread Batter: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press the batter firmly and evenly onto the bottom, including edges and corners. Using a piece of plastic wrap on your hands can help prevent sticking during pressing.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bars are golden brown all over.
  7. Cool Bars: Remove from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cooled, use the parchment sling to lift the entire slab from the pan.
  8. Chill and Cut: Place the slab in the refrigerator for several hours to firm up. When chilled, cut into squares—about 24 bars depending on your preferred size.

Notes

  • Using a parchment sling makes it easier to remove the bars from the pan without breaking.
  • Chilling the bars before cutting helps achieve clean, neat squares.
  • Plastic wrap over your hands prevents the sticky batter from adhering when pressing the mixture into the pan.
  • Feel free to substitute almond butter with another nut butter if desired, but it may alter flavor slightly.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to a week.

Keywords: Almond Date Bars, Breakfast Bars, Healthy Snack, Baked Oat Bars, Nutty Breakfast Bars

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