Fruit and Nut Granola Bar Clusters

Fruit and Nut Granola Bar Clusters

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup bran flakes
• 1/3 cup dried fruit, such as raisins or dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup nuts, such as sliced almonds or roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375˚F. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Mix together oats, bran flakes, dried fruit, nuts, and mini chocolate chips together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and combine together.
5. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Form mixture into 12 clusters and place into pan.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until slightly browned. Let cool and store in air-tight container.