Yesterday I had a "make loads of different granola-bars" attack. One recipe I had floating around uses prunes and date puree. Where I live, date puree is something of a staple. Prune puree is something that I usually make.
These are supper sweet and very filling, but have no added sugar (except what is in the chocolate chips). My kids loved them.
- 1 cup each dried pitted prunes and dates (with pits removed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup each old-fashion and quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a ca. 23cm by 23cm baking pan with baking paper (I use a standard sized pyrex form).
In a large food processor, combine the prunes and dates. Pulse until roughly chopped. Add the water and peanut butter and blend on medium to high speed until well pureed.
Depending on what food processor you have, take out the "knife" and, using a spoon, mix in the chocolate chips and oats. Mix until well combined.
TIP: If you use ready made fruit puree, use about 3/4 cup. Don't use baby food, it is too watery. If you want to reduce the sweetness, don't use chocolate chips but baking coco powder
