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Chewy Cinnamon Apple Granola Bars Recipe
These homemade chewy granola bars combine oats, dried apples, and cinnamon for a delicious, healthy snack.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal
Wet ingredients
- 4 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/8 cup Truvia Brown Sugar Blend
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Additional ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Spread oats, seeds, and nuts on a baking sheet; bake for 5-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Simmer honey, coconut oil, and brown sugar blend for 2-4 minutes; remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Mix cereal, dried apples, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Add oats mixture and stir until coated.
- Press mixture into prepared pan; refrigerate for at least an hour. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container for freshness.