Name: Homemade Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats -; 1/2 cup oat flour (or 1/2 cup old fashioned oats pulsed in a food processor until finely ground) -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -; 3/4 cup raw almonds, rough chopped -; 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds -; 1/2 cup dried cherries, rough chopped -; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes -; 1/3 cup creamy almond butter -; 1/3 cup coconut oil -; 1/2 cup honey -; 2 tablespoons corn syrup -; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Homemade Granola Bars

1. 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats -

2. 1/2 cup oat flour (or 1/2 cup old fashioned oats pulsed in a food processor until finely ground) -

3. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

4. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -

5. 3/4 cup raw almonds, rough chopped -

6. 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds -

7. 1/2 cup dried cherries, rough chopped -

8. 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes -

9. 1/3 cup creamy almond butter -

10. 1/3 cup coconut oil -

11. 1/2 cup honey -

12. 2 tablespoons corn syrup -

13. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -

How to cook deliciously - Homemade Granola Bars

1. Stage

Preheat oven and prepare baking pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on 2 opposite sides to form a “sling.” You will use the overhang to lift the bars out of the pan once they have cooled.

2. Stage

Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the oats, oat flour, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.

3. Stage

Prepare the mix ins: Add the chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, chopped dried cherries, and unsweetened coconut flakes or 2 1/ 2 cups of mix-ins of your choice to bowl with oat mixture.

4. Stage

Simmer wet ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the almond butter, coconut oil, honey, and corn syrup using a heat proof spatula. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue to simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly to ensure the nut butter does not burn. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Stage

Combine and shape granola bars: Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture. Use a rubber spatula to combine until everything is fully coated. Transfer the granola mixture to the parchment-lined baking pan. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the mixture and use your hands to spread and press it evenly into the pan. Using the bottom of a cup, firmly press the mixture down until it is even, flat, and compact. Remove the top piece of parchment.

6. Stage

Bake granola bars: Place the bars in the oven and bake until the edges just begin to turn golden brown, about 25 minutes.

7. Stage

Chill: Remove pan from the oven place on a cooling rack for about 30 minutes. Then transfer the pan uncovered to the fridge for another 30 minutes.

8. Stage

Cut and enjoy: Use the parchment sling to transfer the granola to a cutting board. Using a chef’s knife, cut into 12 bars (one cut down the center and 5 cuts across).