Honey Nut Granola bars.
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Ingredients of Honey Nut Granola bars
- You need of old fashioned rolled oats.
- You need of chopped walnuts.
- It’s of sliced almonds, pistachios and cashew.
- Prepare of shredded unsweetened coconut.
- Prepare of honey.
- It’s of dates, blended.
- You need of vanilla extract.
- Prepare of sea salt.
- You need of dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins, etc.
Honey Nut Granola bars step by step
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil..
- Spread the oats and nuts onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast for 7 minutes. Add the coconut and toss well with a rubber spatula, then place back in the oven to cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Keep an eye on it towards the end; you want the coconut to turn golden but not burn..
- In the meantime, In a small saucepan, add honey and heat over medium heat for a minute.Whisk and bring to a rapid boil, then turn off the heat and set aside. Add vanilla and salt to the honey, then pour over the oats and nuts..
- Gently stir in the dates puree, dried fruits and be careful not to overmix anything..
- Transfer the mixture to a square pan lined with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the pan using a piece of parchment paper on top and pressing with your hands all the way to the edges to get it nice and tightly packed..
- Chill in fridge for 1 hour to set up the bars so that they are easier to cut and hold together better..
- Transfer the bars to a cutting board, then use a large, sharp knife to cut into rectangles. Store the bars in a single layer in an airtight container, or wrap the bars individually in aluminum foil, for up to a week at room temperature..
recipe by Saraniyaa Pradeep @cookpad