Oat and Fruit Energy Bars

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: rolled oats, ground oats, oat bran, chicory root fiber, unsweetened coconut, dried cranberries, and dried black currants. Mix well.

3.In a separate bowl, mash the pitted dates using a fork until they form a paste-like consistency.

4.Add the mashed dates, palm fruit oil, water, organic coconut oil, ground flax seed, vanilla extract, and psyllium husk to the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined and forms a sticky dough.

5.Add the chia seeds, baking soda, and cinnamon to the dough. Mix again to evenly distribute the ingredients.

6.Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with your hands to create an even layer.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.

8.Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into bars.

9.Once cooled, cut the bars into desired shapes and sizes.

10.Store the oat and fruit energy bars in an airtight container for up to one week.