Fruit and Nut Granola Bar Clusters with Dried Fruit

Ingredients
  • 1/2cup quick oats
  • 1/2cupbran flakes
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit
  • 1/2 cup of nuts, either sliced almonds or peanuts
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1tsp vanilla
  • 1/2cup applesauce
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. In a medium bowl ,mix together 1 (1/2) cup quick oats,1/2 cup bran flakes, 1/3 cup dried fruit.
  3. Mix in1/2cup nuts like sliced almonds or peanuts, and1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter,1/4 cup maple syrup,1tsp.vanilla, and 1/2cup applesauce.
  6. Mix wet ingredients until smooth.
  7. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  8. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  9. Form mixture into12 clusters and place in pan.
  10. Bake for 20-25minutes,until slightly browned.
  11. Let cool and store in air-tight container.
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