How to Make Chewy Granola Bars

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.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine almond butter and honey until melted.

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of granola, 1 cup of rice cereal, 1 cup of dried fruit and nuts, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Dump in the warm honey and almond butter mixture into the dry ingredients.

Combine everything really well.

Press the mixture into a buttered brownie pan or press it into a piece of plastic wrap and fold it over.

Place everything into the refrigerator and allow it to sit for about an hour or until firm.

Once set, cut the mixture into bars of any size you like.

Wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap.

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