1/4cupdried cherriesor raisins or other dried fruit
1/4cupchocolate chipsany variety
1/4cupflaxseed mealoptional
1/2cupalmondschopped (or any other nut)
1/2cup honeyor maple syrup
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Pour into a parchment-lined 8×8 square dish.
Using a spatula, press down evenly in pan, being sure to press into the corners. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
Holding onto parchment paper, remove from pan and place onto a flat work surface. Cut into bars and serve! Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
Notes
The more finely you chop ingredients such as nuts, the more successful the bars will be and the less likely they'll be to fall apart.
Press the granola bar mixture firmly into the pan, either with your fingers, the back of a large spoon or even the bottom of a cup or glass.
Refrigerating the bars before cutting and diving in will help solidify them and keep them from falling apart.