*Toddler Snack Series* How to Make Chewy Granola Bars - Happy Bake Day

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often cheaper.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Coconut flakes add sweetness without extra sugar.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is less expensive and still provides chocolate flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spread oats and pecans in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray.

Bake for about 5 minutes, then stir gently and bake for another 5 minutes until gently toasted.

Transfer the toasted oats and pecans into a large mixing bowl and add ground cinnamon, then mix.

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, stirring until the butter melts and everything is combined into a smooth mixture.

Pour the butter mixture into the bowl with oats and pecans and mix well with a silicone spatula.

Allow the mixture to rest for 1-2 minutes, then add cranberries and chocolate chips, mixing again.

Transfer the oat mixture into a 9x9 square baking dish lined with parchment paper, pressing it tightly into the bottom with a silicone spatula.

Sprinkle flaky salt over the top, cover with aluminum foil, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

After chilling, use the parchment paper to remove the granola from the baking dish and slice into 12 equal bars.

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