No-Bake Gluten Free Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 10 pitted organic medjool dates
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts
• 1/2 cup gluten free oats, ground or not (or your favorite nut flour)
• 1/4 agave syrup (less if you do not have a real sweet tooth)
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup Nestle's semi-sweet chocolate or dark chips (or dairy-free substitute - Enjoy Life brand) (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a food processor add dates, walnuts, almonds, oats and agave syrup; pulsate to chop well, but leaving some of the nuts in small chunks.
2. In a bowl, add mixture and top with chocolate chips; combine by hand, distributing chips evenly.
3. Spray oil or oil an 8x8 or 9x9 glass or metal pan and from about a 1/2" layer of the mixture, about as long as a granola bar. 6 inches, (not the full length of the pan).
4. Place in refrigerator overnight or several hours.
5. Cut into about 5 to 6 strips, creating your granola bars.
6. Remove carefully with spatula.
7. Reshape into rectangles, if needed, by hand.
8. Store in individual ziplock bags or wrap in plastic wrap.

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