Chewy Granola Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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¾ cup creamy peanut butter
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½ cup honey
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2 tablespoons coconut oil (solid)
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust if using salted nuts/PB)
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups old-fashioned oats
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¼ cup shredded coconut
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¾ cup roasted and salted cashews
→ Mix-ins
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6 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, divided
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6 tablespoons mini M&M's, divided
# Instructions:
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Line 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
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Heat peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil in pot over medium heat until melted. Simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Cool 3 minutes, then stir in salt and vanilla.
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Chop cashews coarsely. Mix in oats, coconut, and cashews. Let cool 15-25 minutes until just warm. Stir in ¼ cup each of chocolate chips and M&M's.
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Press mixture very firmly into prepared pan using measuring cup base. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and M&M's on top, pressing gently.
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Refrigerate 1 hour. Lift from pan using parchment and cut into 12 bars.
# Notes:
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Press mixture very firmly for bars that hold together well
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Use warm knife for clean cuts
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Can adjust wet/dry ingredients if mixture is too wet or dry
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Keeps in fridge for 1 week or freezer for 6 months