Ingredients
Makes 10 to 12 bars.
2 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup dried cherries
2/3 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
1. Mix oats, pumpkin seeds, and cherries in a large bowl.
2. Mix peanut butter, sweetener, and sea salt. Pour into oat mixture, and mix well, until everything is sticky and combined. If it’s too dry, add a bit more agave.
3. Press mixture into a shallow baking dish that you’ve lined with parchment paper, you can also use foil or saran wrap. Cover with more parchment paper, press well into the baking dish, and refrigerate for four hours. Cut into bar shapes, wrap, and keep refrigerated till ready to use. They will last two weeks in the fridge.
2 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup dried cherries
2/3 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
1. Mix oats, pumpkin seeds, and cherries in a large bowl.
2. Mix peanut butter, sweetener, and sea salt. Pour into oat mixture, and mix well, until everything is sticky and combined. If it’s too dry, add a bit more agave.
3. Press mixture into a shallow baking dish that you’ve lined with parchment paper, you can also use foil or saran wrap. Cover with more parchment paper, press well into the baking dish, and refrigerate for four hours. Cut into bar shapes, wrap, and keep refrigerated till ready to use. They will last two weeks in the fridge.
These granola bars are great when you need energy on a hike,
before or after a workout, or as a snack on the go. They provide carbohydrate,
fat and protein to keep you going. They are easy to make and could be a fun
activity to get kids involved in the kitchen. They are also versatile; use any
dried fruit or nut butter you like.
