Apricot and Date Bars
Apricot and Date Bars
You will need:
75g dates, pitted
75g of dried apricots
100ml of water
25g coconut oil
200g rolled oats
100g mixed nuts
50g of sunflower seeds
50g of pumpkin seeds
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
How to make:
Preheat the oven to 180°c (fan) and line a 9x9in baking tray.
Pit the dates and add to a bowl with the apricots, water and coconut oil. Pop in the microwave for 60 seconds until the coconut oil as melted, alternatively heat together in a pan until soft.
Blend the date and apricot mixture until puréed. In a separate bowl, add the rest of the dry ingredients and stir together. Add the date & apricot purée to the bowl and stir until completely combined and sticky. Tip into the baking tray and flatten down evenly with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool before slicing into bars.
This recipe will make 12 bars or 16 squares.
Jen @jennifermakes