No Bake (and Easily Customizable) Granola Bars Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter (I used almond butter)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I used pecans)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (I used goji berries)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 71g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 300 | |
| Calories from Fat 179 | 60% |
| Total Fat 20.3g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 2.4g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium 125mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 29.16g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 19.64g | 13% |
| Protein 3.51g | 6% |
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