Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup (85g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
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1/3 cup (43g) whole wheat flour or almond meal
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/4 cup (56g) coconut oil, melted
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1/4 cup (63g) nut butter (peanut butter recommended)
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1/4 cup (85g) honey
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1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar or packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
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3/4 cup (128g) raisins
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3/4 cup (100g) chopped nuts (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides for easy removal.
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Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
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Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press very firmly into an even layer. Pack as tightly as possible. Bake 25-28 minutes until top is set and edges are golden brown.
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Cool completely in pan on wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 1 additional hour to firm up bars. Remove using parchment overhang and cut into bars.
# Notes:
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Can be frozen for up to 3 months
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Stores at room temperature for 1 week
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Keeps in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
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Pressing mixture very firmly is key for bars that hold together