Muesli Bars

Process 1 cup of oats until it reaches the consistency of shredded coconut.
Add sunflower seeds and pepitas and pulse briefly until a few are coarsely chopped.
Transfer this mixture to a large bowl.
Process apricots, chia seeds, and 2 tablespoons of boiling water until they are finely chopped; add this mixture to the bowl with the coconut.
Stir the butter, sugar, honey, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves, and the mixture is smooth.
Stir this into the oat mixture until well combined, then stir in the remaining oats.
Pull out the pan and basket from a 5- or 6-quart air fryer.
Remove the basket from the pan and place it on a sheet of parchment paper.
Trace around the base of the basket and cut out a shape that is 3/4 inch larger than the marked tracing.
Grease the basket and line it with the paper cutout.
Press the oat mixture very firmly over the paper, using the base of a glass or an offset spatula to compact the mixture.
Insert the basket back into the pan and slide it back into the appliance.
Set the temperature to 285°F and the timer for 40 minutes.
Allow it to cook.
Remove the basket from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Using the paper as an aid, lift the slice from the basket and cut it into 12 bars.

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