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Notes: -Add any additional dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips or peanut butter chips to the mixture before baking.
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-The banana adds a subtle sweetness to these bars.
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If you wanted to go a bit sweeter, add a pinch of Stevia powder before baking.
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I have not tried these with honey or maple syrup but I bet they would be wonderful.
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You can start with a few tablespoons and then sweeten to taste from there.
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-You can substitute any nuts and nut butter in these bars.
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-It is not essential to toast the peanuts and oats but I love the flavor it adds to do so.
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Method: If you choose to toast the nuts and oats... Preheat the oven to 350 F with the rack in the middle.
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Lay peanuts and oats in a 9 x 13 baking dish in a single layer.
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Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted and golden brown.
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Set aside and let cool a bit.
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Keep the oven set to 350 F. Line the 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper.
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Heat up peanut butter and mashed bananas in microwave or over the stove just for a few seconds and then stir well to combine.
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Let cool a few minutes.
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In a medium bowl combine the oats, peanuts and banana mixture.
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Fold in the pretzels.
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Taste granola and add any sweetener if desired.
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Spread the mixture evenly into the pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
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Your granola bars are done when the top is golden brown and the edges are a bit crispy.
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Let them cool so they are easy to handle and cut with a serrated knife or pizza cutter.
