Loaded Granola Bars

I used to eat a lot of pre-packaged granola bars. They were quick and convenient, and I could snack on them or use them as a sweet treat, but I had no idea what I was missing out on until I started making my own. I love homemade granola bars, and I love adding different nut butters and mix-ins. I mean, I LOVE it. These Loaded Granola Bars have some of my favorites – cashews, pepitas, dried cranberries, nut butter.. If I am being totally honest… I will take just about any excuse to eat nut butter. Without further ado…

Here’s what you’ll need…

1 cup cashews

6 large dates

1/2 cup pepitas

1 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup honey

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup rolled oats

Directions:

1. Add cashews and dates to food processor and pulse until pieces are no larger than pea sized
2. Combine remaining ingredients and mix together thoroughly
3. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and spread and press the dough until it reaches 1/4 inch thickness
4. Bake for 15-17 minutes
5. Cut into 12 bars

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Loaded Granola Bars

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

I am in love with making my own granola bars.

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12

Author: Maddie Augustin

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 6 large dates
• 1/2 cup pepitas
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup rolled oats

Instructions

1. Add cashews and dates to food processor and pulse until pieces are no larger than pea sized
2. Combine remaining ingredients and mix together thoroughly
3. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and spread and press the dough until it reaches 1/4 inch thickness
4. Bake for 15-17 minutes
5. Cut into 12 bars