Fruit & Nut Bars

Who doesn’t like fruit and nuts together? These fruit and nut homemade granola bars are perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack.

"These bars pack a powerful punch and are chock full of protein. Have one for breakfast and you will be starting your day off with all the sustenance you need! Also, perfect for an afternoon snack." Erika Weissenborn, B.Sc. FNH CHN

 

SERVINGS: 16 Bars

INGREDIENTS

🥜 ¾ cups of water, divided

🥜 ½ cup Holy Crap Apple Cinnamon or Blueberry Apple

🥜 2 eggs (or egg substitutes to make vegan)

🥜 ½ cup nut butter

🥜 ¼ cup maple syrup

🥜 ½ tsp salt

🥜 1 cup gluten free flour

🥜 1½ cups gluten free rolled oats

🥜 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts (or pecans)

🥜 ⅓ cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped

🥜 ¼ cup dried cranberries or blueberries

     

    DIRECTIONS

    ▶︎ Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

    ▶︎ Pour ½ cup water into a bowl, stir in the Apple Cinnamon or Blueberry Apple cereal and let sit for 5 minutes. Set aside.

    ▶︎ In a large bowl, beat the eggs and then add the soaked cereal. Add the nut butter, maple syrup, salt and the remaining ¼ cup water and stir until well combined.

    ▶︎ Stir in the flour, oats, nuts, dates, and dried cranberries or blueberries and mix well. Spread the batter evenly into the baking dish and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the edges become golden. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. The bars will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

     

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