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ALMOND CHAT GRANOLA BARS ( Vegan )

Makes 12 bars

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes + cooling

Dry ingredients

• 2 cups (200g / 7oz) traditional whole rolled oats
• 1/2 cup (50g / 1.8oz) almond meal
• 1 cup (70g / 2.5oz) shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup (80g / 2.8oz) buckwheat groats
• 1/3 cup (80g / 2.8oz) pumpkin seeds
• 1/3 cup (50g / 1.8oz) sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup (70g / 2.5oz) dried cranberries
• 2 tsp ground masala chai spice blend or chai latte powder
• 1 tsp salt flakes

Wet ingredients

• 250g / 8.8oz almond butter
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup rice malt syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1/4 cup boiling water

1. Preheat fan-forced oven to 150°C / 325°F / Gas Mark 3.

2. Line 20cm x 30cm baking tray with baking paper.

3. Place all dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.

4. Place wet ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Whisk well until ingredients are well combined and smooth and a thick, syrupy consistency. Pop into a saucepan over low heat, if needed, to break down almond butter.

5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix well with a large spoon to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking tray and press evenly with the back of your spoon.

6. Bake for about 30 minutes, until

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