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Healthy Oat Bars

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Wholesome and delicious oat bars perfect for busy mornings or as a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or almonds)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins or cranberries)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter in another bowl.
  4. Add the vanilla extract to the wet mixture.
  5. Combine the wet and dry mixtures until fully incorporated.
  6. Mix in the dried fruit.
  7. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan and flatten it down.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Feel free to customize your bars by adding different nuts and fruits, or make them nut-free by substituting with seeds.

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