Cranberry, Chocolate, Coconut Granola Bars
Servings: 10–12 bars
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups quick oats (or GF quick oats)
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon flour of choice, optional
- 1/2 cup almonds (or other nuts or seeds of choice)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup flaked or shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk syrup, eggs, oil, and water in a separate bowl. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well.
Press mixture into prepared pan with a wet spatula. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Let cool completely before slicing.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze.
Recipe and photo submitted by Alicia, Chardon, OH.