Granola cereal bars and
Date, Cashew & Coconut Granola Bars
Makes 12
These deliciously chewy granola bars are perfect to make at the beginning of the week, so you have a quick breakfast when on-the-go.
• 200g (7oz) pitted dates
• 150g (5.3oz) cashew nuts
• 150g (5.3oz) oats
• 40g (1.4oz) coconut flakes
• Pinch of salt
• 60g (2oz) cashew butter
• 100g (3.5oz) maple or coconut syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 50g (1.7oz) chocolate
1 Place the dates in a bowl with boiling water and soak for 10 minutes until soft.
2 Add the cashew nuts to a food processor and blitz to break them up slightly. Transfer to a mixing bowl with the oats, coconut flakes and a pinch of salt.
3 Add the drained dates to the food processor and blend until jammy. Now, add in the cashew butter, maple or coconut syrup and vanilla essence and blend until smooth. Pour over the oat and cashew mixture and stir with a spoon until the mix comes together.
Transfer the granola bar mixture to a lined dish and press
