Gingerbread Graham Crumble Bars
- 1½ cups walnuts
- ¾ cup plain instant oats (GF if needed)
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon organic blackstrap molasses
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ cub crumbled graham crackers (use whichever brand you prefer, there are some great, and healthier gluten free options out there!)
- Soak the dates in warm water for 30 minutes, drain.
- Place the oats, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a food processor and blend until finely ground.
- Add the soaked dates and raisins and blend again about one minute more, until the mixture is well incorporated.
- Add the molasses and maple syrup and blend again for another minute or so.
- The mixture should be nice and sticky and hold together, if it is too dry add a few drops of water and mix again.
- With clean, wet hands, press the mixture into a 13 x 9 baking pan.
- Sprinkle with crumbled graham crackers and press lightly into mixture.
- Put in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Cut into 24 squares or 12 bars. Enjoy!
Recipe by Nutrition in the Kitch at https://nutritioninthekitch.com/gingerbread-graham-crumble-bars/
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