almond butter chocolate pretzel granola bars

i found this recipe at how sweet it is.

it is really good.

i made a few changes, 

like almond butter in place of peanut butter,

and kashi puffs in place of puffed rice.

plus, i always try to pare recipes down

to the simplest possible directions.

so, there ya go.

your new favorite granola bar recipe.

you're welcome.

almond butter chocolate pretzel granola bars

ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup kashi 7 whole grain puffs cereal

1 cup crushed salted pretzels

½ cup chopped dry roasted almonds

¼ cup whole wheat flour

¼ cup ground flaxseed

¼ cup brown sugar

⅔ cup almond butter

3 Tablespoons melted butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon honey

2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

directions:

preheat oven to 350°.

combine oats, puffs, pretzels, peanuts, flour, flaxseed, and brown sugar.

add almond butter & mix well.

add melted butter & vanilla & honey. 

fold in chocolate chips.

butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

press dough into the pan.

bake 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.

cool completely before cutting.

post edit:
- other changes & additions -
swapped the chopped peanuts for chopped almonds.
i like to add shredded coconut & cacao nibs.
dang, these are good.

my other favorite granola bar recipe is here.

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