Chewy Walnut Granola Bars

A chewy granola bar with lots of walnuts! This one is from the California Walnut Commission.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Granola Bars

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Author Anna

Cost 5

1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose unbleached flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cups coarsely chopped California Walnuts
¼ cup dried cherries or cranberries
¼ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup shredded coconut I used flaked sweetened
¼ cup sesame seeds I used 2 tablespoons flax seeds
¼ cup dried apricots
4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces or use unsalted and add a pinch of salt
¼ cup honey

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square metal pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in walnuts, cherries, chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, coconut and sesame (or flax) seeds; set aside.
In food processor, process apricots until broken up, about 1 minute. Add butter and process until a paste forms, about 1 minute. With motor running, pour in honey until well blended. If using a mini processor/chopper, just add the honey and process for a few seconds.
Fold apricot mixture into oat mixture until well combined. Pat evenly into prepared baking pan. Press down as firmly as you can.
Bake in the center of oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely (don't even think about cutting while hot). Cut into bars.

Source: California Walnut Commission