Cherry Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Prep Time: 20 minute+ 20 minute chill
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 30 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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5 cups old fashioned oats or quick oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
1–4 ounce package dried cherries, chopped
4 tablespoons non fat dry milk
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt or salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325. Prepare cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper. Lightly coat paper with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, add the first 10 dry ingredients, toss to stir.
- In mixing cup add honey, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Pour liquid over dry ingredients. Stir completely to coat each ingredient.
- Place granola mixture on baking sheet, shape into 1″ thick 9″ x 13″ rectangle. Use a dough scraper to help shape the rectangle sides so they are straight. This is optional.
- Chill 20 minutes.
- Bake @ 325 for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and do not touch until they are completely cooled.
- Slice granola into 3- 2″ x 1″ pieces or 3 x 1″ lengths.
- Store in covered container at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute other dried fruit and nuts for the cherries and pecans.
- Individually wrapped with parchment paper will remain fresh for 7 days.
- Baked granola bars can be frozen.
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