Carrot Cake Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups of old fashioned oats

• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal

• 1/4 cup raw almonds, chopped

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/4 cup date paste

• 1/2 cup grated carrots

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• 1/2 cup unsweetened sunbutter

• 2 tbsp. 100% pure maple syrup or raw organic honey

• 1 tsp. vanilla

• 1/4 cup organic raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Pour 1/2 cup hot water over dates and allow to sit for a few hours or heat in the microwave in water until softened.

3. Drain the dates then mash with a potato masher or pulse in the food processor.

4. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until a wet sticky mixture forms.

5. Line a 8x8 pan with foil then press the granola mixture into the pan.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes then allow to cool before cutting and storing them in the fridge until ready to enjoy.