Weve made apple pie healthier and snack-sized, but have still kept all the classic, cozy fall flavour you know and crave. Filled with dried apples, cinnamon, nuts and honey, they have serious comfort food appeal, but are wholesome enough for an on-the-go breakfast.
Directions for: Apple Pie Granola Bars
Ingredients
cup unsalted whole roasted almonds
cup unsalted roasted hazelnuts, chopped
cup unsalted roasted walnuts, chopped
cup rolled oats, toasted
cup honey
2 Tbsp almond butter
tsp vanilla extract
tsp cinnamon
tsp salt
cup dried apple rings, diced
cup butterscotch chips or salted caramel chips, melted (optional)
Directions
1. Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
2. In a medium bowl, mix to combine almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and oats. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, combine honey, almond butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. While continuously whisking over low heat, warm mixture until it starts to gently bubble. Remove from heat and pour mixture into nut mixture.
4. Using a spatula fold in diced dried apples and mix until everything is thoroughly combined. Transfer into lined pan and tightly pack the mixture with the back of the spatula. Make sure there are no gaps.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Using parchment overhang, lift granola bar mixture from baking pan onto a cutting board. Cut the chilled granola bar mixture into 8 to 10 bars or squares. If desired, dip one side of the chilled bars into the melted butterscotch chips or salted caramel chips and place on parchment until set. Serve.
Tips and Substitutions
If youre feeling decadent, dip one side of these bars in melted butterscotch chips or serve a la mode.
Source and Credits
Courtesy of Amy Ho
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