Place all nuts, sunflower seeds and chia seeds into a large baking tray and mix. Bake for 5 minutes.
3
Add coconut and sesame seeds and mix. Bake for a further 3 minutes.
4
Set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C.
5
Blitz approximately 1 cup of the mixture in a food processor until a coarse flour forms, then place into a large bowl with the rest of the roasted ingredients. Add dates (if using) spice and salt. Combine well.
6
Place the syrup and oil into a small saucepan, heat slowly on LOW heat, stirring until the ingredients are well combined and just bubbling.
7
Pour over dry ingredients and mix to combine.
8
Press into a lined 30cm x 20cm sandwich baking tray so the top is smooth and flat. Use a second sheet of baking paper to press down if the mixture is too sticky.
9
Bake for 15 minutes or until small bubbles start forming. Set aside to cool.
Notes
Serving
Cut into 18 bars and store in an airtight container.