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Apples Cinnamon Granola Bars
These homemade apples cinnamon granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack, packed with nuts, dried apples, and warm spices.
Ingredients
Nuts and dried fruit
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews (or walnuts)
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 1 cup dried apples (chopped)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) (refined for no coconut flavor)
- 1/4 cup creamy nut butter (cashew butter recommended)
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Pulse nuts in a food processor to chop, then transfer to a bowl.
- Mix chopped nuts, oats, spices, and dried apples in a large bowl.
- Combine coconut oil, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla; pour over dry ingredients and mix.
- Press mixture into prepared pan and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for best freshness.