🌾 Homemade Protein Granola Bars (No Sugar, No Bake)

🥜 Ingredients
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp flax seeds (ground into powder)
• 2 tbsp peanuts
• 2 tbsp almonds
• 2 tbsp cashews
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup dates (khajoor), seeds removed
• 2–3 tbsp water (for blending)
• A pinch of salt

🔥 Instructions
1. Dry roast oats, nuts, and all seeds. Let cool.
2. Soak dates for 10 mins, then blend into a paste.
3. Mix roasted ingredients + flaxseed powder + salt.
4. Add date paste and mix well until sticky.
5. Press into a tray, flatten tightly.
6. Chill 1–2 hours, then cut into bars.

• Press the mixture tightly to prevent crumbly bars
• You can add a little honey or peanut butter if you want softer bars
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (refrigerated)

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