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18) Maple Pecan Granola Bars (no bake)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar optional, for stickiness
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, pecans, and coconut.
  3. Warm peanut butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and oil in a small saucepan until smooth.
  4. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Press firmly into the prepared pan with a spatula or bottom of a glass.
  6. Chill in the fridge at least 1 hour, then lift out and cut into bars.