Tuesday, October 2, 2012

almond butter chocolate pretzel granola bars


i found this recipe at how sweet it is.
it is really good.
i made a few changes, 
like almond butter in place of peanut butter,
and kashi puffs in place of puffed rice.
plus, i always try to pare recipes down
to the simplest possible directions.
so, there ya go.
your new favorite granola bar recipe.
you're welcome.

almond butter chocolate pretzel granola bars
ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup kashi 7 whole grain puffs cereal
1 cup crushed salted pretzels
½ cup chopped dry roasted almonds
¼ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup ground flaxseed
¼ cup brown sugar
 cup almond butter
3 Tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon honey
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

directions:
preheat oven to 350°.
combine oats, puffs, pretzels, peanuts, flour, flaxseed, and brown sugar.
add almond butter & mix well.
add melted butter & vanilla & honey. 
fold in chocolate chips.
butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
press dough into the pan.
bake 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
cool completely before cutting.


post edit:
- other changes & additions -
swapped the chopped peanuts for chopped almonds.
i like to add shredded coconut & cacao nibs.
dang, these are good.

my other favorite granola bar recipe is here.



3 comments:

Emily said...

I will be making these for my kids!!!!!

Angie said...

Mmmmmm, can't wait to try this!!!

catie said...

i just made another batch last night. these are my favorite & SO easy.

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