Apricot Granola Bars

These Apricot Granola Bars are a staple recipe to have on hand when you need a quick healthy snack. Fabulous to pop into your kids lunchbox and also great to take to work!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword granola bars

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings bars

Calories 234kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 tsp fine salt
3/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
4 Tbsp coconut oil

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare Pan: Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking tin with parchment paper, set aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix oats, apricots, hemp seeds, and salt. Set aside.
Melt Tahini Mixture: In a saucepan, gently melt tahini, maple syrup, and coconut oil over low-medium heat until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
Press into Pan: Firmly press the mixture into the lined tin using a flat object or your hands for even packing.
Chill: Refrigerate for 2 hours or preferably overnight until set.
Slice: Cut into bars after fully chilling. Enjoy!

Notes

Store: In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freeze: Wrap them individually or store them in a freezer-safe container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.

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