Sweet Peanut Granola Bars
These granola bars work great for a breakfast on the run, a day hiking, or an afternoon golfing. They make an easy mid-afternoon snack or even a simple dessert. I might like them a bit too much. They never last very long around my house. This particular version is fairly sweet. As I mentioned in a previous recipe, maple syrup doesn't have the nutritional value molasses has; however, it enhances the flavor of these granola bars. Everything else in this recipe is included for its nutritional value as well as the flavor. Sweet Peanut Granola Bars ½ cup peanut butter 1 banana, mashed 2 tablespoons molasses 4 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon * 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ** Pinch of ground cloves 2 cups thick rolled oats 1 tablespoon goji berries 2 tablespoons dried blueberries 1 tablespoon cacao nibs 1 teaspoon hemp seeds 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds Preheat oven...