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White Chocolate, Cranberry & Pecan Granola Bars

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 55

Servings

These homemade granola bars are loaded with white chocolate, cranberries, and nutty pecans. They're easy to make and are a great healthy snack for any time of day.

Equipment

Square Baking Pan

Ingredients

⅓ Cup Honey
⅓ Cup Almond Butter
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
2½ Cups Rolled Oats
⅓ Cup Chopped Pecans
⅓ Cup Dried Cranberries (Craisins)
⅓ Cup White Chocolate Chips
¼ Tsp Sea Salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, pecans, cranberries, white chocolate, and sea salt. Set this aside to start.
In a small pot, combine the honey, almond butter, and coconut oil. Place the pot over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and melted. Option to do this in the microwave with a microwave-safe bowl as well by heating for 30 seconds at a time.
Take off of heat and stir in the vanilla. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Now pour this over the oat mixture and then use a rubber spatula to combine everything until all of the oats, nuts, and berries are evenly coated with the almond butter and honey.
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking pan. Place a piece of parchment paper on top to prevent sticking as you use your hand or the bottom of a jar to press the mixture firmly into the pan. Remove this paper once you're done.
Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until the bars start turning golden brown. They will still be soft when you remove them from the oven.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to the freezer or fridge. In the freezer, I would chill for 45 minute – 1 hour, and in the fridge I would chill for at least 2 hours.
Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan and cut into 8-16 even sized pieces using a sharp knife. Enjoy!

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