Oatmeal Date Nut Chia Bars

Delicious for breakfast, snack or dessert!

2 cups rolled oats (reserve 1 cup to make into flour)
1 Tsp Baking Powder (non-aluminum)
1 TBSP Cardamon
1 Cup Orange Juice or Juice of 1 Orange
1 Cup Orange Juice or 1 TBSP Frozen OJ diluted in 1 Cup of Water
1 Cup Chopped, Raw, Unsalted Walnuts
1 Cup Raisins
1/4 Cup Ground Chia Seeds
1 TBSP Cinnamon Powder
1/4 Package Date Paste (1/2 cup)

In a food processor with S-Blade, grind 1 cup Rolled Oats into flour consistency.
In a high powered blender or Vita-Mix, blend Orange Juice and Date Paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine Oat Flour, contents of blender and remaining ingredients. Add water if needed to
Pour into a microwavable, silicone baking pan or lined with silicone mat or parchment paper.
Microwave for 6 minutes in 1,000 watt microwave.
Or bake in the oven 350 20=25 minutes