Apple and cinnamon with dark chocolate granola bars

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:06:32 GMT

Step 1

. Preheat the oven to 185°C degrees. Prepare a 9 by 9-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray and lining it with parchment paper, leaving excess hanging over the sides for easy removal later.

Step 2

2. Spread oats, nuts, and flax seeds out in an even layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Step 3

3. Bake for 5-8 minutes, watching closely for the oats to just start to brown and become fragrant.

Step 4

4. In a small saucepan, bring honey, coconut oil, and brown sugar to a simmer over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar for 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and set aside.

Step 5

5. In a large bowl, combine puffed rice cereal, dried apples, cinnamon and salt.

Step 6

6. Stir in the oat mixture, and pour in the honey mixture. Stir until everything is well coated.

Step 7

7. Press into your prepared 9 by 9-inch square baking dish. Use another piece of parchment paper on top to pack it down and press it into the corners,

Step 8

8. then drizzle melted chocolate over the top

Step 9

9. Place them in the refrigerator to chill for an hour before removing them from the baking dish to cut into bars

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