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Pineapple Macadamia Nut Granola Bars

Take your taste buds to the tropics with this quick and easy recipe for Pineapple Macadamia Nut Granola Bars.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 12 granola bars

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 3/4 cup dried pineapple, medium chopped
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts, crushed
  • 1/3 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
  • 1/3 cup Agave Nectar
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Spread the oats and coconut out on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, stir, then bake an additional 5 minutes (watch the mixture as it toasts and stir an additional time if necessary to prevent burning).
  • Remove the toasted oats and coconut and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the dried pineapple and macadamia nuts to the bowl. Set the mixture aside.
  • Line a glass baking dish with wax paper, then coat the wax paper with a thin layer of cooking spray.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, Agave Nectar, butter, pure vanilla extract and salt. Heat until ingredients are melted together.
  • Pour the hot liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly coated.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the baking dish.
  • Let the granola mixture dry and harden for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove the dried granola whole from the baking dish. Cut it in half length-wise, then cut each rectangular half into six bars.
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