Banana Blueberry Bars

In a small bowl, soak the dates in the apple juice for 10 to 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, making sure the sides are covered. Cut slits in the corners of the paper so that it overlaps and lies flat. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of the rolled oats with the cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix and set aside. Place the remaining 1 cup of rolled oats, the bananas, and the vanilla extract into a blender. Remove the dates from the apple juice and set aside. Strain the juice, add it to the blender, and blend until creamy. Add the dates to the blender, and pulse a few times until the dates are in small pieces. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix well. Stir in the blueberries and walnuts. Using a spatula, pour the batter into the baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Prep-time: / Ready In: 25 MINUTES Makes 24 Cookies Serving size: 2 cookies