Brown Butter + Oat Date Bars

As turns out, it’s not that easy to make a great granola bar but it sure is simple to make a lame-ass one. I really like a sturdy, substantial granola bar. One that has a little bit of crunch, but still won’t break off my teeth if I bite instead of breaking it. I love some complex nutty flavors too. I’m not averse to any sweeteners, or fats in whatever combination – so long as the brown sugar, maple, honey, coconut oil, butter or nut butter is high quality I’m happy with it being in my snacks. The truth is that wherever I find myself eating them, these ingredients are probably the best possible options (over some non-food-filled packaged product with a virtuous claim on the wrapper.)

These Brown Butter Oat + Date Bars keep well – in a pocket and in a pantry – and I think, at last, I’ve found my forever favorite granola bar.