Homemade Granola Bars

by Stephanie Wharton

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)

• 1 ⅓ cup quick oats

• ⅔ cup sunflower seeds

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• ⅓ cup chopped pecans

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 cup raisins

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ⅔ cup coconut palm sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350F

2. Butter and line a square baking tin. Mix together the oats, pecans, and seeds and place on a baking sheet. Lightly toast in over for 5-10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine the butter, maple syrup, and coconut palm sugar in a pan over low heat. Stir until butter is completely melted. Remove from heat.

4. Add the oat mixture, chia seeds, cinnamon, and raisins to the butter mix. Combine until well blended. The mixture will be sticky. Pour into lined baking tin and press down firmly to make mixture compact.

5. Bake for 25 minutes and allow to fully cool before cutting into bars. Wrap individual granola bars in parchment paper to prevent sticking while stored.