Why might I need to soak the Medjool dates for these bars?

Soaking helps rehydrate very dry dates, making them softer and easier to blend into a smooth paste with the other ingredients in the food processor.

Can I use either cashews or almonds in this recipe?

Yes, the recipe specifies that you can use either 1/2 cup of cashews or almonds, depending on your preference or what you have on hand for these bars.

What makes these apple and date bars oil-free?

These bars are oil-free because they rely on the natural fats from the cashews or almonds and the moisture from the dates to bind the ingredients, rather than any added oils.

How do I ensure the mixture forms a proper paste in the chopper?

Chop the ingredients thoroughly, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the chopper. Continue processing until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, sticky paste.

What's the best way to store these Oil-Free Apple, Date, and Ginger Bars?

After chilling and cutting, store the bars in a closed box in the refrigerator for consistent texture, or in the freezer for longer preservation.

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Oil-Free Apple, Date, and Ginger Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Ingredients You Need for Oil-Free Apple, Date, and Ginger Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1/2 cup cashews or almonds
1/2 cup of pitted Medjool dates
3 tablespoons dehydrated apple
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch of ginger powder
1 pinch of fine salt

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How to Prepare Oil-Free Apple, Date, and Ginger Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

If your dates are very dry, soak them for 15 minutes. Strain the water from the dyers and dry them thoroughly with absorbent paper.
Put the cashews or almonds in the chopper and chop them coarsely.
Put the dates and chop again. Add dehydrated apple, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Chop a lot until it forms a paste. Stop from time to time to scrape the edges of the chopper.
Place on a lined film-coated tray and flatten the paste you prepared. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour until solid and consistent
Remove, cut into bars or squares. Store in a closed box in the refrigerator or freezer.