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Copycat Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Bars Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
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2 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Slightly less than 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
(see my tips below)
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DIRECTIONS:
1: Heat oven to 350° F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on 2 sides.
2: Place 2 cups of the oats in large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup oats to blender or food processor; pulse into a rough flour. Add oat flour to bowl of oats. Add baking soda and salt to bowl of oats; stir.
3: In microwavable bowl, microwave coconut oil uncovered on High just until melted. Stir in honey, sugar and vanilla; add to bowl of oats. Stir well to coat oats completely. Spread mixture evenly in pan; press down firmly and evenly.
4: Bake 20 minutes. Oats should be golden and smell of honey. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan using parchment overhangs. Cut into 8 rectangles while still warm. Cool completely before wrapping. The bars will firm and crisp up as they cool.
Darlene’s Tips: Feel free to change this recipe, like no need to buy kosher salt if you don’t have that on hand. I promise no one will detect any difference if you use any table salt or even if you skip the salt. Like nuts? Add some chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts or whatever nuts you like. Raisins or chopped dates would be good too. Love chocolate? Add some ! Experiment with it.
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