Date Sweetened Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips
Date Sweetened Granola Bars with Oats and Flax | Anti-Inflammatory Snack
A Naturally Sweetened, Anti-Inflammatory Snack
These date sweetened granola bars are a delicious way to fuel your day, with no refined sugar and plenty of fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based goodness. Made with Medjool dates, flax, and oats, they’re a wholesome anti-inflammatory snack for those looking to eat with wellness in mind.
Ingredients
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1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
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½ cup oat milk
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¼ cup peanut butter
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 ¼ cups rolled oats
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1 cup shredded coconut
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¼ cup ground flax
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½ tsp salt
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⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1
In a heat-safe bowl, cover dates with boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, flax, and salt.
Step 4
Add soaked dates and oat milk to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Step 5
Add peanut butter and vanilla and blend until combined.
Step 6
Combine wet ingredients with dry, mix well, and spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Step 7
Sprinkle chocolate chips over top, press them gently into the mixture, and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 8
Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
How to Enjoy It:
These granola bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon energy boost. They pair well with tea or coffee and make a great lunchbox addition. Bars keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
Why This Recipe Supports Anti-Inflammatory Eating:
Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, these bars avoid refined sugar while providing fiber, magnesium, and antioxidants. Flax seeds add omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and joint health, while oats provide steady, slow-release energy. Combined with healthy fats from peanut butter and coconut, these bars are a nourishing alternative to packaged snacks and an easy way to support wellness.
Read more about anti-inflammatory diets in our Life & Wellness resources.
This recipe was developed by With Love from Jamey, a recipe developer who partners with Lupus Canada to create monthly wellness-focused recipes. The recipes used by Lupus Canada have been reviewed and approved by a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.