Serves 12
60 min
Honey Nut Snack Bars
Recipe GLPR9f58ec3cbad3ad
These wholesome snack bars combine soft dates with oats, cashews, and honey for a naturally sweet treat. Topped with crunchy cereal and toasted nuts, they're perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
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Ingredients
¾ cup boiling water
1 cup pitted and quartered soft dates
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped lightly salted cashews, divided
½ cup o-shaped cereal
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl. Allow the dates to soak and soften for 25 to 30 minutes until very tender.
Transfer the softened dates and all soaking liquid to a blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the eggs, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
Pour the date mixture into a medium bowl and set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
Add the dry flour mixture and 1/2 cup of the chopped cashews to the date mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cashews and the o-shaped cereal over the top, pressing gently into the batter.
Bake for 34 to 37 minutes, until the bars are puffed and golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting. This helps the bars set properly.
Cut the cooled mixture into 12 bars using a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.
