Crunchy & Chewy Pecan Oat Bars
A quick, no-bake breakfast or snack that's a mix of crunch, chew, and sweetness – perfect for a busy morning!
Equipment
- Large-size bowl
- Large-size saucepan
- Parchment paper
- loaf pan
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap or regular molasses
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup chopped pecans 109 g
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar or brown rice syrup 63 g
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 320 g
- 1 cup raw sugar 64 g
Instructions
- Line an 8 × 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Toast the oats, pecans, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Place in a large bowl.
- In the same saucepan, combine the oil, sugar, cinnamon, agave, and molasses.
- Cook over medium heat until it bubbles and the sugar is melted, about 2 minutes.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until coated.
- Place the mixture in the prepared pan, pressing down firmly with an extra piece of parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge while still in the pan for easier slicing into bars.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine advice:
Best paired with a light, refreshing white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.
Best paired with a light, refreshing white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutrition values
Calories: 198 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Sugar: 13 g