With just five ingredients (all of which are raw and whole foods), this recipe for No Bake Strawberry Oat Bars from the Washington Post will make most people smile. It’s sweet, thanks to the dates and berries, and a little savory with macadamia nuts and a pinch of salt. Whip up a batch for a moist, chewy snack that’s perfect for springtime.
No Bake Strawberry Oat Bars
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pitted dates
1/4 cup raw macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
Pinch sea salt
1 1/2 cups hulled, thinly sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
1. Combine the dates, nuts, oats and salt in a food processor; pulse until the mixture starts to stick together. Press into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
2. Use a potato masher or fork to mash half of the strawberries in a bowl. Spread them over the oat mixture. Arrange the remaining strawberries on top. Cut crosswise into 6 equal slices.
Makes 6 servings
Nutritional info: Calories 160 | Fat 5g | Protein 2g | Carbs 33g
Nutritional information is provided by The Washington Post
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