Let’s be honest: we’ve all had those mid-afternoon moments where our stomach is growling, our energy is crashing, and we’re one sip away from crying into our lukewarm coffee. Enter: Oatmeal Date Bars.

Keep chilled. You can easily omit the fruit and make it a date nut bar with dark chocolate. Sprinkle coconut flakes, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sunflower or sesame seeds ...