Chinese Red Dates and Seeds Power Bars

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These homemade power bars are absolutely delicious, filling, and they're packed with protein, healthy unsaturated fats, fiber and antioxidant. They take little time to make and you can vary the ingredients to satisfy the personal taste, be creative and enjoy!

Chinese Red Dates and Seeds Power Bars

Inspired by Robyn Cooks

10 g Flaxseed, ground 45 ml Warm water 100 g Old-fashioned rolled oats 30 g Dried Chinese red dates, chopped 150 g Roasted pepitas, or sunflower seeds 30 g Raisins 120 g Sesame paste 3 tbsp Maple syrup 1 tsp Vanilla extract 2 Ripe banana, mashed

1. Preheat oven to 175C/350F. Stir together the ground flaxseed and the water in a small bowl and let soak for 10 minutes until it forms a gel.
   
2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, dried Chinese red dates, and roasted pepitas.
   
3. In a separate medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the sesame paste, inverted sugar syrup, and vanilla for 30 seconds. Stir together until well mixed. Add the banana and mash with a fork to combine. Stir in the gelatinized flax mixture.
   
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Press the mixture firmly into a lightly greased 20x22-cm baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
   Remove and cool in the pan on the counter for 15-20 minutes, then chill in the fridge for about 45 minutes before slicing. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, or individually wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.

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