DIY: Granola Bars

You Will Need

•    3 cups rolled oats
•    1 cup slivered almonds
•    3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
•    1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
•    1/2 cup almond flour
•    2 tablespoon flax seeds
•    1 cup pure maple syrup
•    1/2 cup coconut oil
•    1/3 cup honey
•    1/4 cup cacao nibs
•    2/3 cup dried cranberries

To Make:

1.    Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly toast first four ingredients on a cookie sheet, top rack. Set aside to cool.
2.    Line a standard cookie sheet with parchment paper, enough to hang off edges of pan. Lightly grease with coconut oil.
3.    Combine first seven ingredients in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
4.    Combine coconut oil, syrup and honey in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir and pour over dry ingredients until well-combined. Add in cacao nibs and cranberries.
5.    Pour mixture into lined baking pan and press down evenly     into a large rectangle.
6.    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting into bars.

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