Celebrate National Granola Bar Day!

Granola bars have long
been a trusted “go to” snack for campers,
so naturally, a special day has
been designated to recognize these healthy treats.
Here are five tasty ways you can celebrate National Granola Bar Day on
January 21: 

Apple Pie Granola
Bars 

From Dailyburn.com 

Makes 20 

2
cups rolled oats 

½
cup shredded, unsweetened coconut 

½ cup pecans,
chopped 

1/3 cup dates 

¼
cup coconut oil 

1
teaspoon vanilla 

1/3 cup honey 

1
tablespoon cinnamon 

½
teaspoon nutmeg 

1
cup dried apples, chopped 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the oats
in a blender or food processor and pulse for 5 to 10 seconds. Combine the
oats, shredded coconut and pecans, spread the mixture on a backing sheet and
toast in the oven for approximately 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes to
ensure the mixture does not burn. Once golden in color, remove from the
oven. 

Place the dates in a food processor and blend
until they form a paste-like consistency. In a sauce pan over medium heat,
combine the coconut oil, honey and vanilla. As the liquid heats up, begin to
stir the date paste in until it becomes well-combined with the mixture. In a
bowl, combine the toasted oat mixture, chopped apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and
hot liquid from the stove. Stir until completely mixed. Firmly press the
mixture into a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic
wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or until bars become firm. Remove
from the refrigerator and cut into 20 bars. Store in an airtight
container at room temperature for more crumbly bars, or in the refrigerator for
firmer bars. 

Chewy Healthy Granola
Bars 

From
Chocolatecoveredkatie.com 

2
cups rolled oat