I’m officially on the search for the perfect breakfast granola bar! I came across this recipe from Whole Foods and had to share. They are perfect for breakfast on the go or even a quick snack. They are moist and you can add and take out any dried fruits, nuts or seeds that you like.
Chewy Coconut Granola Bars
Makes 10 to 12 bars
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup oat flour**
- 1 cup dried fruit such as dried cranberries, raisins and/or chopped dried apricots
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with a long sheet of parchment paper, allowing for 2-inch overhang on each side.
- Spread oats and coconut on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until just golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, stir together cooled toasted oats and coconut, dried fruit, walnuts and oat flour. In a small bowl, stir together applesauce, honey and vanilla until evenly blended. Stir applesauce mixture into oat mixture until combined. Spread mixture in the prepared baking pan, pressing down to compact.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely and cut into bars. Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
**Note** Oat flour is available in the bulk department, or you can make a quick batch by whirring quick cooking oats in a blender or food processor until powdery.
