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Date and Coconut Granola Bars
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Date and Coconut Granola Bars

These yummy bars taste like cookies and are packed full of nutrients from fruits, flax, and whole grains. They make a great addition to breakfast, snacks, or could even be dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

wet ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil can substitute coconut oil if you want that flavor
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract

dry ingredients

  • ¼ cup flax meal
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup dates pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup coconut shredded

Instructions

  • Add the wet ingredients to a large bowl or stand mixer and mix.
    ¼ cup olive oil, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp almond extract
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix until thick dough forms.
    ¼ cup flax meal, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup oats, 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 1 cup dates, 1 cup coconut
  • Press into a greased 7"x11" pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!