{"id":18391,"date":"2020-09-08T14:16:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T18:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andiemitchell.com\/?p=18391"},"modified":"2020-09-08T14:16:40","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T18:16:40","slug":"chewy-coconut-pecan-granola-bars-with-cranberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andiemitchell.com\/chewy-coconut-pecan-granola-bars-with-cranberries\/","title":{"rendered":"Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bars with Cranberries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Baby boy will be here any day now (the three of us can\u2019t wait!) and other than furiously cleaning and re-cleaning my house, I\u2019m trying to prep meals and snacks for us to have when we get home from the hospital. I didn\u2019t do a whole lot of food prep before I had James and I wish I had because we resorted to a ton<\/em> of takeout and lots of convenient but not quite nourishing packaged snacks. So here\u2019s one of the wholesome snacks I\u2019ve made for us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bars with Cranberries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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They\u2019re sweet and coconutty, nutritious and super satisfying, made with whole grain oats, coconut oil, and pecans, the latter of which provide plant-based protein (3g), fiber (3g), and monounsaturated \u201cgood\u201d fats (12 g) in every 1-ounce serving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are 3 keys to making sure the bars stick together and don\u2019t crumble when you cut them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Mixing the wet and dry ingredients really, really well (ensuring that all of the dry ingredients get coated in the sticky honey mixture).<\/li>
  2. Pressing the granola very firmly into the pan (really pack it in there using a rubber spatula and damp hands).<\/li>
  3. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours after baking (before cutting). <\/li>
  4. Store the cut granola bars in the fridge, covered, for best texture, for up to a week.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bars with Cranberries<\/h2>\n
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    Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
    Cook Time<\/span>17 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
    Total Time<\/span>32 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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    Course: <\/span>Breakfast, Snacks<\/span><\/div>
    Keyword: <\/span>granola bar recipe, granola recipe<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
    Servings: <\/span>12<\/span> bars<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Calories: <\/span>216<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    Author: <\/span>Andie Mitchell<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

    Ingredients<\/h3>
    • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> pecans, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> old fashioned rolled oats<\/span><\/li>
    • 1 <\/span> cup<\/span> crispy rice cereal<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> dried cranberries<\/span><\/li>
    • \u2153<\/span> cup<\/span> unsweetened coconut flakes<\/span><\/li>
    • \u2153<\/span> cup<\/span> coconut oil<\/span> (I measure it while solid)<\/span><\/li>
    • \u2153<\/span> cup<\/span> honey<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> packed light brown sugar<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

      Instructions<\/h3>
      • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil. Spray the foil with cooking oil spray.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • In a large bowl, combine the pecans, oats, cereal, cranberries, and coconut flakes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • In a small saucepan, heat the coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt over medium heat until the coconut oil is melted and the sugar has dissolved. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir well to coat all of the dry ingredients.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared pan and use a rubber spatula to firmly press the mixture into the pan. Moisten your fingers with water and press again to really pack the bars down (this will help prevent them from crumbling later). <\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and use a rubber spatula to pack the mixture down once more. Bake for an additional 7 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Cut into 12 bars.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Bars will keep for 5-7 days in an airtight container at room temperature, but they hold their shape better if stored in the refrigerator! <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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        Nutrition<\/h3>
        Calories: <\/span>216<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>28<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Protein: <\/span>2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fat: <\/span>12<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>7<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>100<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>90<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>16<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Calcium: <\/span>14<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Iron: <\/span>1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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