Ingredients
- 2.5 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups apple puree/sauce or 2 Fuji apples, diced
- 5 medjool dates, soaked + 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp flax seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbs cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- Optional: A pinch of salt (I omitted)
Instructions
- Soak medjool dates in 1/2 cup water for at least 15 mins.
- Preheat oven to 350 F and line a large baking sheet.
- Add the dates, and apple puree or diced apples into a food processor or high speed blender and run until smooth. If needed, a some of the date water, a tbs at a time. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add in the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Pour the apple date mixture over, and mix until evenly distributed.
- Bake for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. The time will vary depending on how much liquid your apples will add.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Vegan