Baked granola bars

tested with blueberry, chocolate, coconut, some PB chocolate.  Silicone baking doesn't allow it to dry well.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (375 mL) old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) agave nectar or maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil or melted vegan butter
• 1 cup (250 mL) total add-ins:
• Chopped nuts, dried fruit, chocolate morsels, crushed pretzels, crushed cereal, and/or sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F .

Combine the oats, baking soda, and add-ins. Add the oil, syrup, and brown sugar, and mix well.  It is sticky and a little crumbly but packs OK.  

Use the Large Scoop to transfer the mixture into the wells of the Snack Bar Maker and press down with the Mini Nylon Serving Spatula.  If using individual pan, do not fill to top.  Dough grows.

Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until the oats start to brown.

Remove the Snack Bar Maker from the oven to a cooling rack. Cool for 5 minutes on a cooling rack. Cover with the lid and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator until set.