207 Recipe: No-Bake Granola Bars you can make at home

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

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

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while cacao nibs are a cost-effective alternative.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit offers vitamins, while raisins are a budget-friendly option.

Turn on the heat to medium and place a pot on the stove.

Add 1/2 cup virgin unrefined coconut oil to the pot and let it start melting.

Once melted, add 1/2 cup brown rice syrup to the pot.

Next, add 1/2 cup smooth almond butter and stir it around as it melts.

Add 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the mixture and stir until combined.

Once everything is melted, remove from heat and add pure vanilla extract (amount not specified).

In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 cup brown rice cereal, 1 cup dried unsweetened cherries, and 1 cup roughly chopped marcona almonds.

Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Add 1 cup dark chocolate chunks to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

Line a baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang.

Pour the mixture into the lined pan and spread it out evenly.

Press down firmly using the bottom of a glass or cup measure to make it flat and smooth on top.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set up.

Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.

Slice the mixture into bars.

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