Maple, Pecan, and Sour Cherry Granola Bars

Name: Maple, Pecan, and Sour Cherry Granola Bars
Yield: Makes 16 bars
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1 cup unsweetened coconut shavings; ½ cup golden flaxseed; ½ cup sliced almonds; ½ cup wheat germ; 1 cup dried sour cherries; ¾ cup pure maple syrup; ⅓ cup light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg white, beaten

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau

August 24, 2015

Alex Lau

If you want to change up the mix of nuts and seeds in these bars, go for it. Just make sure the total quantity adds up to 3 cups total (you could use sunflower seeds in place of the pumpkin seeds, sesame for flaxseed, peanuts for pecans, etc.).

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