Breakfast? Dessert? You can go either way with these fruity oat squares.
Serves 9
Ingredients:
1 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup warm water
3 cups frozen sliced strawberries (or other berries)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder (see note)
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon cinnamon Instructions:
Blend dates with water in a high-powered blender until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Place frozen strawberries and 1/2 cup of the blended dates in a medium pot, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently and mashing with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to break up large pieces. Add chia seeds and continue to cook and stir for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Set aside….