Apple Oat Bars

By devogirl

What could be easier than this healthy and delicious four-ingredient recipe? I know, eating them!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (not instant and not steel-cut)
• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (if the dates are very dry, soak them in warm water for a few minutes to soften them)
• 1 1/2 dried apple rings
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the oats in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds, or until ground (it’s okay if a few small pieces remain).

2. Set aside ¼ cup of the ground oats in a small bowl. Place the remaining ingredients in the food processor and pulse to combine for about 2 minutes, until a ball starts to form.

3. Line a loaf pan (about 8½ x 4½ inches) with plastic wrap. Press the mixture down to mold it into the shape of the pan. Remove the block from the pan and place on a cutting board.

4. Cut the block into 1-inch squares and roll the squares in the reserved ground oats until the squares are evenly coated.

5. Serve. The bars will keep for 1 week on the counter, covered, or in the fridge for 2 weeks.