CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

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Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Rolled Oats
3/4 cup Slivered Almonds
1/4 cup Raw Sunflower seeds
1/4 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup Peanut butter
2 tablespoons Coconut oil
1/4 cup Mable syrup
20 piece Dates
3 tablespoon Dried fruits (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line an 8x8 inch tin with baking paper.
  • Add oats (and almonds and sunflower seeds if unbaked) to a large baking sheet, bake for 13 - 15 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • In the last 5 minutes of baking add the coconut and stir. Remove once everything is a light golden brown and toasty.
  • In the meantime, add peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup to a small sauce pan. Warm over a medium heat until melted, stirring to combine. Remove from heat when well mixed and pourable, about 3 -4 minutes. Set Aside.
  • Add chopped dates, toasted mix, and optional dried fruit to a large mixing bowl, top with he peanut butter mixture.
  • Stir until well combined, using a spoon to mash the dates and make sure they are evenly distributed. This will help the bars stick together.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepare 8x8 using a spatular to evenly spread the mixture.
  • Place baking paper on top, and using a glass or similar press firmly down to pack the mixture. This is important otherwise the bars will crumble when cut.
  • Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks or freezer for 1 month.

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