Apricot Pecan Granola Bars
Having amazing snacks are a necessity in my book, and there's nothing better then granola bars. It's easy to get them at the store, buttttt it's much more fun playing with flavors and textures that I personally like. These babies will pump you full of energy, healthy fats, and a nice curb to your sweet tooth!
-1/2 Cup unsweetened almond butter
-1/2 Cup unsweetened apple sauce
-1/3 Cup grade A or B maple syrup
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1 tsp salt
Combine the above ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Next add:
-2 1/2 Cups rolled oats
-1/3 Cup raisins
-1/2 Cup chopped dried Turkish apricots
-1/2 Cup chopped pecans
Spray a mini muffin tin and fill each muffin hole with the granola bar batter up to the top. Bake at 350 for 11-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow these to cool fully before taking them out of the pan. This recipe makes 30-32 granola bites. Each is approx 95-100 calories per bite.