How To Make Cranberry Granola Bars | Make Your Own Energy Bars

white chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants and reduce sugar content.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has healthy fats while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries offer a similar tartness, while raisins are more economical.

Turn the oven on to 160°C for a fan oven (140°C for a non-fan oven).

Melt 100g of coconut oil and 3 tablespoons of set honey together on low heat until fully melted.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 100g of oats, 100g of cranberries, unrefined brown sugar, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds.

Add a bit of cinnamon to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

Pour the melted coconut oil and honey mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until there are no dry spots left.

Pre-line a brownie pan to prevent sticking and press the mixture evenly into the pan with your hands.

Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 20 minutes before cutting into bars.

Allow the bars to cool completely to room temperature for about an hour to ensure the honey sets and holds everything together.

Chop the cooled granola into desired sizes for serving and store in a dry cupboard, not in the fridge.

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