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The Best Friends Granola Bars

The Best Friends Granola Bars recipe

Granola bars were originally invented in the late 19th century as a health food for patients in sanitariums.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 25 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 12
Calories 2160
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Cashews
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and dried apricots.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt over low heat until melted and well combined.
  4. Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
  7. Once cooled, cut into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.