- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine oats, spelt flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine applesauce, honey, banana, egg, and dates in a blender; blend until very smooth. Pour over the oat mixture and mix well.
- Scoop granola mixture into the pan. Press down firmly with wet hands to spread evenly in the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until very lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Cut into bars. Cool completely before lifting from the pan, about 30 minutes.