Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats (180g)
  • 1 cup almond butter (240g) or nut butter of choice
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (100ml)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans) (70g)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots) (80g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml) (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (2g) (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Line the baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup). Stir until melted and combined.
  4. Pour the warm nut butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully coated in the sticky mixture.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly with your hands or a spatula.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
  8. Remove from the dish using the parchment overhang, and cut into bars.