No Bake Granola

I just made this to have as snacks for the next week. It was so quick and easy I don't think I'll be buying granola bars any time soon!

Ingredients

1 cup dates, pitted 

1 cup almonds 

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup honey 

1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter

Directions

Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain. It should form a doughy consistency. 

Optional: toast oats in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. I did this step and they taste great! 

Place oats, almonds and dates in bowl. Set aside.

Warm honey and peanut butter over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture. I just heated until the two were well blended. 

Mix; breaking up dates to mix in. Transfer to 8x8 inch or other pan. I used 8x10 and it was fine.

Press firmly until flattened. 

Cover with plastic and freeze for 25-30 minutes.  

Remove from freezer and cut into squares. Store in airtight container.

Variations....try mixing in other nuts, dried fruit, vanilla or spices such as nutmeg or cinnamon or add some chocolate chips!