\nThe Goods:
\n2 cups pecans
\n2 cups rolled oats
\n1 \u00bd cups pitted and halved dates
\n2 tsp. cinnamon
\n2 granny smith apples, chopped
\nInstructions:
\n\u2022\tPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread pecans and oats out as a single layer. Bake for 10 t0 15 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Remove from oven, but keep the oven on.
\n\u2022\tLine an 8\u201dX 8\u201d (or close to) pan with parchment paper. Leave enough paper on sides to be able to pull from later (to remove bar from pan).
\n\u2022\tPlace toasted nuts, oats, dates, cinnamon and salt in food processor. Process until mixture is coarse and crumbly, with no large pieces remaining. Add chopped apple and pulse until there are no large chunks left. Continue pulsing until mixture is clumped together (you may have to use spatula between pulses to move things around).
\n\u2022\tTransfer mixture to pan. Using a greased spatula (with coconut oil or grass-fed butter), press down on mixture to flatten. Compress as much as possible.
\n\u2022\tBake in oven for 20 minutes, let cool for 15 minutes and slice into bars using large knife. Once completely cool, lift out of the pan and store in a sealed container in the fridge. Yum!
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Nicole is the Head Registered Dietitian at The Dolce Diet. She believes that long-term health is achieved through an individualized approach to nutrition that is not only evidence-based, but also sustainable and enjoyable. Serving both our private clients and professional athletes, Nicole aims to empower individuals with confidence and education, fully equipping them to reach and maintain their health goals.<\/i>![\"dolce-diet-1-on-1-consult-800\"](\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800.png\")
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