Healthy Date-Nut Energy Bars

1Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Grease a baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

2Prepare the Date-Nut Mixture 1. In a food processor, add the dates, almonds (½ cup), cashews (½ cup), oats (½ cup), banana, milk (2 tbsp), cinnamon (¼ tsp), and vanilla extract (¼ tsp). 2. Blend until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough.

3Form the Bars 1. Transfer the date-nut mixture to the prepared baking dish. 2. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture evenly into the dish, smoothing the top.

4Bake 1. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

5Cool and Slice 1. Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish. 2. Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the dish. 3. Place them on a cutting board and carefully slice into bars or squares.