Healthy Trail Mix Bars (Ready-to-Print Version)

Wholesome bars made with oats, nuts, dried fruit, and finished with a chocolate topping. Gluten-free, no processed sugar.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
02 - 1 cup trail mix (raw almonds, cashews, sunflower kernels, dried blueberries, dried cranberries)

→ Binding Agents

03 - ½ cup almond butter
04 - ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

05 - ½ cup dark chocolate chips

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Pour oats, trail mix, and additional seeds or chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Melt almond butter and maple syrup or honey together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
03 - Stir the melted almond butter and syrup mixture into the dry ingredients until well coated and sticky enough to hold when pinched.
04 - Pat the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 9x9 inch pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
05 - Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe container. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the chilled granola mixture.
06 - Spread the chocolate evenly and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes until set.
07 - Cut into 16 bars for adult servings or adjust size for children as preferred.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Store bars refrigerated for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.