Ingredients:
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 silvered peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup pepitas
1 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional, I happened to have some)
1/4 cup brown rice syrup (I used maple syrup, and they were VERY sticky)
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Line a pan with aluminum foil leaving a couple of inches overhanging on each side to make it easy to move said granola bars.
2. Chop your nuts, then add nuts, pepitas, and flaxseed meal into a bowl.
3. In a small saucepan, combine brown rice syrup (or maple), honey, and sea salt and bring to a boil, continually whisking until it thickens. Make sure you do this or your bars will just fall apart! If you’re worried about burning it, this should take about 2 minutes.
4. Pour syrup mixture immediately over nut mixture and stir to combine. Transfer into the lined pan and spread out into a layer as thick as you like your bars – I aimed for about an inch thick.
5. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, then cut into bars (you can transfer on the tin foil to a cutting board if you think this’ll help!)
6. If you want to add chocolate, melt your chocolate over low heat on the stove, whisking constantly, then drizzle over the top! When your chocolate has set, store in an airtight bag or fridge, and enjoy!
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