AGAVE GRANOLA BARS
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans), chopped
- ½ cup dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots), chopped
- ⅓ cup agave syrup
- ¼ cup nut butter (optional, for added texture and flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruits.
- In a small saucepan, warm agave syrup (and nut butter if using) over low heat until fluid.
- Pour agave mixture over oats mixture and stir until well coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish, pressing down evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
