PERFECT GRANOLA BARS

This GRANOLA bar recipe contains only 7 simple ingredients and literally tastes like HAPPINESS! Kids and adults alike will love these soft bars, perfect for taking everywhere with you!

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw almonds, chopped (140g)
• 1 cup slivered almonds (85g)
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, well-packed (65g)
• 1 large egg
• 4 tbsp Monk Fruit (Monk Fruit isn't very well known in Quebec yet, but it is a natural sweetener, sold in health food stores)
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee
• 3/4 tsp pink salt
• 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate 70-90%

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides to use as handles later.
2. Place the chopped almonds, slivered almonds, and coconut flakes on 3 separate small baking sheets.
3. Bake until golden. The coconut takes only 2 to 4 minutes, the slivered almonds about 3 to 5 minutes, and the chopped almonds about 7 to 12 minutes.
4. Let cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and the monk fruit + protein powder (optional).
6. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond butter and coconut oil until smooth. About 30 seconds.
7. Add the egg mixture, whisking until well combined.
8. Add all the nuts, coconut, and salt, and mix well. Finally, fold in the dark chocolate.
9. Pour the mixture into the 8x8 baking pan and press down VERY firmly.
10. Bake until the top is firm, about 15 minutes at 350°F.
11. Let cool COMPLETELY to room temperature in the pan.
12. Once the bars have cooled, cut them into 12 and enjoy your bar...

NOTE: The bars can be kept in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days, or refrigerated for 1 week. Otherwise, freeze them.