Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Bars - Oat Flour

Method

• 1.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x9 square pan with parchment paper running the paper in both directions.
• 2.
• Using a food processor, grind 3-4 tablespoons of old fashioned oats to make the oat flour.
• Alternatively, use store bought oat flour.
• 3.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the oat flour with the old-fashioned oats, peanuts, puffed rice cereal, baking soda and salt.
• 4.
• Using a microwave safe measuring cup, measure the first amount of honey and heat in the microwave until just warm, about 15 seconds.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter to the honey and stir until smooth, then add the vanilla.
• 5.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients and transfer to the pan.
• Spread into a thin layer and press down firmly.
• A little olive oil sprayed on your fingers is helpful.
• 6.
• Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.
• Remove from oven.
• 7.
• Cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper.
• If the bars are cool enough to handle, use a very sharp knife and cut straight down (do not use a sawing motion) into individual servings and let them cool completely.
• 8.
• In a microwave safe measuring cup, add the remaining amount honey and the coconut oil.
• Heat in the microwave until just warmed and the coconut oil is liquid, 15-20 seconds.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut butter and stir until smooth.
• Immediately drizzle onto the granola bars.
• 9.
• Place in the refrigerator until the drizzle hardens.
• 10.
• Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
• Adapted from Half Baked Harvest.