Chocolate Chip + Cranberry Granola Bars

4 tbsp golden whole flax seeds
2 tbsp chia seeds
2.25 cup rolled oats
.5 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
.5 cup dried fruit (I used craisins)
.25 cup chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)
2 tbsp peanut butter
9 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (more if mix is too crumbly)

You can really add anything to this recipe that you like - coconut, chopped nuts, fresh fruit, pumpkin seeds, almond butter, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice - the possibilities are endless!

Mine were sweet enough with the chocolate and dried fruit, but you can add some brown sugar or honey if you like yours even sweeter :)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl
3. Add mixture to parchment-lined baking pan and even out so there's equal thickness throughout, and bake at 20 minutes (or until golden brown and firm-ish to touch)
4. Remove from oven and let cool completely before removing from pan. Then cut and enjoy!

Serving Size: Makes 12 granola squares

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XOCHELSEA.