Directions

1. Add the unsweetened oats (be sure to use certified gluten-free if needed), coconut and chopped pecans to your KitchenAid® 9-Cup Food Processor with ExactSlice™ System. Process on high for about 20 seconds, then pulse a few more so that you have a coarse meal. Set aside in a separate bowl.
2. Bring the pitted dates, honey, peanut butter, coconut oil and salt to a light simmer, stirring to coat the dates. This helps to infuse them with liquid and flavor, also making them easier to break down. Cook for 4 minutes.
3. Pour the warm date mixture into the Food Processor, add vanilla, and blend on high for 30 seconds. The dates will start to break up into little pieces, then meld into a ball. Stop and scrape down the sides, then process for 30 to 50 more seconds, until dates are smooth, almost like a paste.