Step 1: Roast the Nuts

1. In a dry frying pan, lightly roast the cashews, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, and hazelnuts over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove them from the heat and set aside.
2. In the same pan, roast the pumpkin seeds for a few minutes until they start to pop. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Dates

1. Soak the dates in cold water for 15 minutes to soften them.
2. Drain the dates, remove the pits if necessary, and chop them into small pieces.

Step 3: Process the Oats

1. Use a food processor or mixer to pulse the oatmeal until it has a finer texture, keeping some small pieces for extra texture.

Step 4: Cook the Dates

1. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a frying pan.
2. Add the chopped dates to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until softened and starting to break down.

Step 5: Mix Ingredients

1. Add the roasted nuts, pumpkin seeds, and oatmeal to the softened dates. Stir well to combine.
2. Stir in ½ teaspoon salt and pour in 160ml honey, mixing everything together. Avoid heating the honey too long to preserve its nutrients.

Step 6: Shape the Bars

1. Line a baking dish or mold with parchment paper greased with olive oil (or use siliconized parchment paper for easier removal).
2. Press the mixture firmly into the dish using the back of a spoon or your hands, ensuring it’s even and compacted.

Step 7: Chill and Set

1. Let the mixture cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
2. After chilling, cut the mixture into individual bars using a wet knife.
3. Return the bars to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to fully set.

Step 8: Store

1. Wrap each bar in cling film for easy storage and portability. Keep refrigerated for freshness, or freeze them for longer storage.