Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

No bake peanut butter oatmeal bars are made with dates, flaxseeds, old-fashioned oats, and peanut butter. No added sugar, and both gluten free and dairy free friendly.

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Step 1: Add dates to food processor and pulse until small pieces remain.

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Step 2: Add remaining ingredients to food processor, along with the blended dates.

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Step 3: Blend until all ingredients are evenly mixed and a sticky "dough" is left. Scrape sides of food processor as needed.

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Step 4: Press mix until a 9x5 loaf pan that's been lined with parchment paper.

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Step 5: If desired, top with melted chocolate and shredded coconut. Allow chocolate to set before cutting.

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After chocolate has set, remove from pan and cut into desired sized bars.

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These healthy peanut butter oatmeal bars should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge and will stay good for 1 week.

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Get the full recipe by clicking the link below!

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