These hearty snack bars are full of naturally nutritious ingredients and free of processed sugars. Plus, if you use our Gluten Free Rolled Oats, you can make them gluten free. Eat them all the time, they will blow your mind!
Love these bars but don’t have time to bake? For a nourishing on-the-go nutrition bar, try any of our Bob’s Bars, made with oats, peanut butter and organic honey.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with coconut oil spray and line with parchment paper.
Place 2 cups of the oats, almonds, cashews and dates in a food processor or high speed blender. Pulse several times until there are no large chunks. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl, then add the remaining cup of oats, blueberries, coconut, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Stir with a spatula to combine.
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter, honey, applesauce and vanilla. Microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute and whisk to fully incorporate.
Add the warmed wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to combine, then, with clean hands, knead the mixture together. When ingredients begin to adhere, turn the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly with your fingertips and palms of your hands to create a firm bar and flat surface.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is a nice golden color. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before cutting into bars. Keep bars in airtight container.
