Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Yield: 8 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Temp: 325 degrees Fahrenheit
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes (until set and slightly browned)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup whole flax seeds
- ½ cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 2 eggs, beaten
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl.
2. Add vanilla, maple syrup, and eggs to dry mixture. Combine well.
3. Line 8 inch by 8 inch pan with foil to prevent sticking. Spoon mixture into pan. Press down by laying another empty 8 inch by 8 inch pan on top of the mixture and pushing down.
4. Place pan in oven & bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and slightly browned. Remove from oven.
5. Allow pan to cool for 20 minutes on a cooling rack, then remove foil with granola to cool for 30 minutes more. When cool, cut into 8 equal sized bars. Store extras in refrigerator to keep longer.
