Basil Lemon Date Bars
Prep time
Total time
Author: The Seasonal Diet
Serves: 9
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1½ cups oatmeal
- 1½ cups raw almonds
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 8 dates
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 dash of salt
Filling:
- 3 nectarines
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 fresh basil leafs
- 8 dates
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 square pan with parchment paper (with some on the sides so you can easily remove them).
- Next, in a food processor place oats & almonds and mix until it starts to crumble and get thin. Now add the dates, coconut oil, cinnamon and salt. Process until mixture starts to stick together.
- Pour mixture into pan saving ⅓ of the crust for the topping. Press mixture down firm and evenly.
- Next chop nectarines (saving one) and place those in the food processor with the basil. Process until all mixed together. Add in dates, water & lemon juice and process.
- Now add filling to crust in pan.
- Sprinkle with reserved mixture.
- When ready to serve, top with nectarine slices.
- Place bars in freezer 1 hour before serving or refrigerator for 3.
Notes
Will last in freezer or refrigerator for 1 week
