No-Bake Chocolate Chip Coconut Granola Treats

Step 1

Start by lining a 9x13-inch baking dish with waxed paper, letting the paper hang over the edges so it’s easy to lift out later. Next, pop the dates and water into a food processor or blender and blend until you get a smooth paste. If it feels too thick, just add a little more water to help it along. In a big bowl, mix together the oats, coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon. Then add the date paste, almond butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Use your hands to mix everything well until all the wet ingredients are evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared dish. Cover it with another piece of waxed paper and use a rolling pin or a can to press it down flat. Pop it in the freezer for about an hour to set. When it’s ready, lift the whole block out using the edges of the waxed paper and cut into 25 squares.