Name: Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 9 (squares)
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats ((gluten-free for GF eaters)); 3/4 cup raw slivered almonds; 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter; 2 Tbsp coconut oil; 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar; 20 medjool dates* ((pitted and finely chopped // 20 dates yields ~3/4 cup packed)); 2-3 Tbsp dried fruit ((optional // such as blueberries or strawberries))