CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS

Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Bars image

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.