Homemade Granola Bars & Trail Mix! | Baking With Josh & Ange

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is a healthier fat option, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips are lower in sugar, and cocoa nibs add a crunchy texture.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries are slightly healthier, while raisins are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats, 0.5 cup sliced almonds, 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds, 0.125 cup sunflower seeds, and 0.125 cup chia seeds.

Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes to toast the oats and nuts.

In a separate bowl, combine 0.33 cup peanut butter, 0.33 cup honey, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 0.5 teaspoon vanilla, 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon salt.

Microwave the wet mixture for about 40 seconds until melted.

Add 0.5 cup cranberries to the toasted oat and nut mixture.

Pour the melted wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.

Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.

Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and press it down tightly using your hands or a piece of parchment paper to compact it.

Refrigerate the mixture for a couple of hours or overnight to set.

Once set, remove from the refrigerator and peel back the parchment paper.

Cut the mixture into eight bars, being careful as it may be a little hard.

Store the bars in the refrigerator or pantry, wrapped in parchment paper for road trips.

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