Add the chopped dates to a small bowl, cover with warm water and let soak for ten minutes. After ten minutes, drain the dates and then add them to the food processor. Pulse a few times until finely chopped.

Add the banana and the peanut butter to the food processor, puree until combined and almost smooth. Pour in oats and the almond meal. Pulse a few times until combined and a dough starts to form. Spoon the dough out into a mixing bowl. Mix in the carrots.

Transfer the dough to an 8-by-8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Smooth out the dough to make sure it is even. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake the granola bars for 30-40 minutes until golden on the edges. Let sit for 5 minutes in the baking dish to cool slightly then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool. Once cooled completely, cut into one inch by 4 inch bars.