Big Deal Oatmeal Granola Bites

Big Deal Oatmeal Granola Bites

This triple-baked recipe turns our protein-packed oatmeal blend (loaded with five premium nuts, five super seeds, and five antioxidant-rich fruits) into deliciously crunchy bites that'll outlast your longest adventure. Perfect for hiking, road trips, or just conquering Monday morning meetings!

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Big Deal Oatmeal (fruits removed and reserved)

2 T. coconut oil or butter 

1/3 cup maple syrup, honey, or molasses

1/4 cup nut or seed butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Note: 2 flavor combinations we've enjoyed are Honey/Peanut Butter, and Maple/Almond & Sunflower Seed Butter. Experiment with your favorite sweeteners, oils, and butters.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie tray with parchment.

2. Remove fruits from Big Deal Oatmeal and set aside. Spread oatmeal mix on tray and roast 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant.

3. In saucepan over medium heat, combine oil, syrup or honey, nut butter, vanilla, and salt until well mixed. Remove from heat.

4. Stir reserved fruits and roasted oatmeal mix into warm mixture until well-coated.

5. Press mixture firmly into parchment-lined 8x8" dish (about 2/3" thick). Roast again at 375°F uncovered 10-12 minutes.

6. Cool completely and chill until firmly set. Use sharp knife to cut into bites.

7. Spread bites out on parchment-lined tray and roast final time, 10-12 minutes - a minute or two longer if you prefer a more crunchy texture.

8. Cool and chill to set.

These stay good in the fridge 10 days and are packable, portable, sharable, nutritious & delicious.