Make delicious, healthy homemade granola bars – perfect for your packed lunch or your Sunday walk.

For this recipe you need a powerful blender, as the mixture is quite thick.

How to do it

1. Put the dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Leave until the water has cooled.
2. Pour off the water and put the dates, honey, nut butter and vanilla extract in the blender.
3. Run on the smoothie program to a smooth batter.
4. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and pour the date mixture over. Stir until well combined and transfer to a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
5. Spread out evenly and press down lightly.
6. Chill until set.
7. Cut into bars.
8. Melt the chocolate over a water bath and pour it over the bars.
9. Leave until the chocolate has set.
10. Perfect for your next trip!