CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA BARS ENJOY DAN:

                CRANBERRY NUT GRANOLA BARS by CHEF DAN:

Makes 32 bars

INGREDIENTS:

1-cup cashews

1-1/2-cup almonds

1-cup pecans

1-cup pumpkin seeds

1-cup sunflower seeds

3/4-cups dry tart cranberries

1/3-cup puree maple syrup

1/3-cup brown sugar

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/2-teaspoons cinnamon

Pinch of salt

1/4-dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 F)

1.   Prepare a baking sheet sprayed with Pam or covered with aluminum foil.

2.   In a food processor add 1/2-cup EACH cashew, almonds, pecans + 1/4-cup tart cranberries.

3.   Pulse 5-6 times.

4.   Add chopped mixture to a bowl with remaining nuts + seeds.

5.   In a sauce pan add syrup, and next 4 ingredients.

6.   Stir and bring mixture to a simmer when bubbling.

7.   Turn of heat; pour over the nut and seed mixture in a bowl.

8.   Stir until well combined.

9.   Bake for 20 minutes.

10  Remove from oven.

11  Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips and bake an additional 10-5 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                                   STAY STRONG AND BELIEVE!!