Vegan Dark Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars

Dark chocolate, dried cranberries, peanut butter combined make these granola bars to the next flavor level. 

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Serves 10

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter 

• 3/4 cup agave  

• 2/3 cups dried cranberries 

• 3 tablespoons cannaoil

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate cocoa powder 

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats 

• 1 cup crispy rice cereal 

• 3/4 cup peanuts, chopped 

Directions:

1. Grease a 13x9 inch pan and set aside. 

2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat combine cannaoil, agave,  and peanut butter.  Once the mixture has melted add the cocoa powder and mix well.  Do not bring it to a simmer. Remove from the heat and add vanilla. 

3. In a large bowl combine the cranberries, old-fashioned oats, crispy rice cereal, and chopped nuts. 

4. Add the melted peanut butter mixture to the oats mixture and blend well. 

5. Pour the mixture evenly into the greased pan and press the mixture down using a spatula.  Really press it down, as this will cause your granola bars to stick together. 

6. Freeze for 15 minutes before cutting. 

7. Keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.