Granola Bar with Dried Fruits

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 175°C. Line the square baking pan with parchment paper.

   Cookware: oven, parchment paper, Square Baking Pan

2. Step 2

   Spread the rolled oats, almonds, and pumpkin seeds on the rimmed baking sheet. Toast until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring once.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 70.0 gr Almond, 35.0 gr Pumpkin Seed, 240.0 gr Rolled Oat

   Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

3. Step 3

   Transfer the toasted mixture to the mixing bowl, then add the dried cranberries and raisins.

   Ingredients used: 65.0 gr Dried Cranberry, 75.0 gr Raisin

   Cookware: mixing bowl

4. Step 4

   Combine the honey, peanut butter, and butter in the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until smooth and fluid.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Honey, 125.0 gr Peanut Butter, 30.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: rubber spatula, saucepan

5. Step 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.

   Ingredients used: 1.5 gr Fine Salt, 2.5 gr Ground Cinnamon, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

   Cookware: rubber spatula, saucepan

6. Step 6

   Pour the warm binder over the oat mixture and fold until everything is evenly coated.

   Cookware: mixing bowl, rubber spatula

7. Step 7

   Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press it into a compact, even layer. Bake at 175°C until the edges are lightly browned.

   Timer: 18 min (fixed)

   Cookware: oven, parchment paper, rubber spatula, Square Baking Pan

8. Step 8

   Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out the slab and cool completely before cutting it into 12 bars.

   Timer: 45 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Chef Knife, parchment paper, Square Baking Pan