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Healthy Granola Bars
These homemade healthy granola bars are perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go, packed with oats, nuts, and dried fruit.
Ingredients
Dried ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw whole almonds, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup raw pepitas
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates (6 oz.) (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries, chopped or dried cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Spread oats, almonds, and pepitas on a baking sheet; toast for 20 minutes until golden.
- Blend dates in a food processor until broken up, then add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla; process until combined. Mix into a large bowl.
- Cool toasted mixture, then combine with cherries, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Press mixture into the pan and freeze for 20 minutes until firm. Cut into 1.5-inch bars.
Notes
Press firmly to ensure bars hold together.