Crunchy Nutty Bar

This snack bar is full of nutty goodness. I used my fav nuts- almonds, walnuts & pistachio- to create this crunchy nutty bar. Enjoy as your breakfast on-the-go or power bar before a big workout.

Baking time: 30-35min
Yields: 20-25 bars

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose-flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup (mildly sweet) or 3/4 cup (very sweet)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamon (optional)
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted pistachio
1 egg at room temp
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter melted in microwave 30 seconds
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F. With parchment paper, line a 9 by 13 by 2 inch metal baking dish and lightly spray the paper w/ veg. oil cooking spray.

Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and the oats.

Step 3: On a baking sheet, toast the nuts - almonds, walnuts, pistachio- in the oven at 350 F for 5 min.

Step 4: Mix melted butter, egg, vanilla extract in a separate bowl and set aside.

Step 5: Stir in the toasted nuts from Step 3 into Step 2 flour mix. Then add the maple syrup and the butter mixture (step 4) until the dry and wet are well incorporated.

Step 6: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 min until light golden. Cool for 30 min before cutting into bars and store them in a airtight container up to 3 days.