CHEWY APPLE PECAN GRANOLA BARS

These homemade Chewy Apple Pecan Granola Bars are perfect for breakfast or a delicious snack. Store them in the freezer and you’ll always have a wholesome snack ready when you need it. Recipe yields 8 granola bars.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tbsp Tejari Organic Strawberry Blend
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup raw pecans, chopped
• ½ cup dried apple, chopped 
• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line an 8x8” pan with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together oats, Tejari Organic Strawberry Blend, flax, cinnamon, and salt along with the chopped pecans and apples.
4. In a separate smaller bowl, stir together the almond butter, milk, vanilla, coconut oil, and maple syrup until well blended.
5. Pour wet mixture over the dry and stir with a rubber spatula to combine, making sure ingredients are nicely dispersed.
6. Place mixture into pan, pressing down to distribute evenly.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, top and edges should be slightly golden.
8. Remove from oven and let cool completely before lifting out of pan and slicing into bars.

Cut into sections and enjoy on-the-go or topped with your favorite yogurt!