Trail mix Granola Bar Recipe

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🥗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.

In a large bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of almond butter, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup of maple syrup.

In another bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of raw almonds, 1/2 cup of raw pecans, 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup of hemp seeds, 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined, ensuring everything is mixed in thoroughly.

Add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries to the mixture and combine.

Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into the pan.

Use another piece of parchment paper to press down the mixture firmly and evenly in the pan.

Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours to set.

After 2 hours, remove from the refrigerator and cut into squares.

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