Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/4 cup millet
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup raisins, dried cherries, chopped dates or other dried fruit (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. 
  • Combine dates with 1/2 cup warm water and let sit 10 minutes to soften. 
  • Transfer dates and soaking liquid to a food processor and process until they form a thick paste.
  • Combine flaxseed meal with 6 tablespoons warm water. Whisk together, and let sit 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, millet, sesame seeds, cinnamon and ginger. 
  • Pour date paste mixture and flaxseed mixture over oat mixture. 
  • Mix well, stirring until evenly coated. 
  • Spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crunchy, about 40 minutes, stirring a couple of times during the baking process. 
  • Let cool before stirring in raisins. Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days, or keep in the freezer for longer storage.