Chocolate Hazelnut Granola Bars

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

pitted and coarsely chopped Medjool dates

1/2 cup

mashed very ripe banana

1/3 cup

pure maple syrup

1/4 cup

natural almond butter

1/4 cup

hazelnut oil

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

2 cups

old-fashioned rolled oats

1 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

1/4 cup

cacao nibs

2 tbsp

hemp hearts

1/4 cup

finely chopped 70% dark chocolate (vegan or dairy-free, if required)

1/4 cup

minced toasted hazelnuts