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Make Better Energy Bars!

Here's a great recipe for very tasty, low cost, wheat free, dairy free energy bars.  This recipe is much less expensive and much healthier than the majority of energy bars you'll buy at any stenergy_barsore.
Jackie's Grizzly Bars
3 c. rolled oats (not quick cook)

½ c. almond butter (raw, creamy preferred)
2 Tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
1 Tbsp. agave nectar (optional)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2.5-3 c. dates (pits removed, medjool preferred)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spread oats on baking sheet, bake at 350 F for 15 min (or until lightly browned).  Remove from oven and allow to cool and process in food processor.  Transfer oats to a large mixing bowl.  In a small saucepan, warm almond butter,coconut oil and agave nectar over low-medium heat stirring until an even consistency is achieved. Mix in cinnamon then remove from heat to cool.  Process dates in a food processor until a paste-like consistency is achieved (a mass will form and will not be uniform).*  To this mixture, add the almond butter mixture and combine with several pulses and finally add the ground oats.  Process until all ingredients are combined.  Transfer oat-date mixture to an 9" x 9" or 11" x 7" pan and press evenly to the edges and so the top is level.**  Cut into desired bar size and enjoy!

* Note: If processing is difficult, redistribute ingredients and continue.
**Note: Line with wax paper (or similar) before adding mixture if you want to remove from pan before cutting.  Refrigerate before cutting if bars loose shape.
 

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