Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a food processor, blend the pitted dates until they form a sticky paste. If it's too sticky, add a small amount of water to help achieve the right consistency.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blended dates with rolled oats, sesame seeds, grated apple, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and optional nuts and cinnamon if using. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing down firmly to create an even layer. Use a spatula to smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the coconut flakes evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. You'll know they're done when you can poke them with a toothpick and it comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into mini squares or rectangles.
- Serve neat, and enjoy your wholesome dessert!
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to swap out the apples for another fruit puree if you want to experiment with flavors, like mashed banana or even pumpkin!
These bars store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, making them a great grab-and-go snack.
You can also freeze them for up to 3 months; just thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
Remember, the fun part is customizing them, so let your creativity shine!
These bars store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, making them a great grab-and-go snack.
You can also freeze them for up to 3 months; just thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
Remember, the fun part is customizing them, so let your creativity shine!