Walnut Cranberry Granola Bars
Description
Walnuts, oats, coconut and dried fruits are the base for this chewy granola bar. Make ahead of time for a delicious snack all week long!
Ingredients
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3 cups old fashioned (rolled) oats
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1 cup roughly chopped California walnuts
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1/3 cup unsweetened or sweetened coconut flakes
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1/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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8 large Medjool dates, roughly chopped
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1/3 cup honey
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 11×7 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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Stir together oats, walnuts, coconut, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon and dates in a large bowl.
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Add honey, coconut oil and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
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Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are chopped and stick together when pressed between your fingers.
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Transfer to prepared baking dish and press down very firmly using a spatula or your hands. (Covering mixture with a piece of parchment or plastic wrap and pressing down with your fingers makes this easier.)
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Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool completely. Remove from pan and cut into 8 equal bars.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 300 cal
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.287 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.734 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Total Sugars: 24 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 40 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 280 mg