To prepare these Healthy Oatmeal Energy Bar With Dates & Nuts Recipe, chop the assorted nuts first.

Process dates in a food processor until coarsely done. It should form a “dough” like consistency and will roll into a ball.

Dry roast or toast the rolled oats in a non-stick pan for a few minutes until its color has changed to light brown. Take care not to burn the oats.

Place the oats, chopped nuts, and dates in a bowl and set aside.

In a small pan, warm honey and peanut butter over low heat. Stir and pour over the oats mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates till well combined.

Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to a dish/ pan lined with aluminum foil/ parchment paper so they lift out easily. Press down until uniformly flattened. Cover with aluminum foil/ parchment paper or plastic wrap, and let it set in the refrigerator or freezer for 25 to 30 minutes to harden.

Remove the set Healthy Oatmeal Energy Bar With Dates & Nuts Recipe from the dish and chop into even bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These stay well for a month.