Granola Bites

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup dried apple, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup dried raisins or 1/3 cup cranberries or 1/3 cup blueberries
• 2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

• 1 place almonds and 1/4 cup oats in bowl of food processor, process to fine crumbs.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine remaining oats, dried fruits, sunflower seeds, coconut and cinnamon.
• 3 add peanut butter, honey and extract: combine well until mixture begins to stick together.
• 4 use moist hands to form mixture into 1 inch balls, coat lightly with almond-oat mix.
• 5 place in an airtight container, separating layer with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
• 6 refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to allow oats to absorb moisture.