We’ve talked about making crunchy granola from your Mojamix before, but not everyone likes their granola crunchy… some like it chewy, rich, and succulent.  Sound good?  Then this one’s for you.

Chewy Mojamix Bars

Ingredients

One bag Mojamix (any Mojamix you please, but most of our testers especially liked the bars with lots of fruit in them)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons melted butter or neutral-tasting vegetable oil (we like grapeseed)
1/4 to 3/4 cup honey, to taste and depending on the sweetness of your mix
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup almond butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a square 8” or 9” pan, or equivalent (you can make these in cupcake pans if you like—if so, feel free to scratch your Martha Stewart itch further by experimenting with attractive cupcake papers.

Open up your bag of Mojamix, pour in the salt and cinnamon, reclose, and shake the bag to mix in the spice.  In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla, butter or oil, honey, and water.  Add almond butter and blend thoroughly.  Pour the mojamix into the bowl and stir until completely incorporated.  Press the mixture down firmly into the buttered pan.

Bake the bars for 30 to 40 minutes, until the edges are brown but the bars are still soft in the center of the pan.  Cool the bars in the pan on a cooling rack.  When room temperature, cut into squares.  (If they seem crumbly when you begin cutting, put the pan in the refrigerator for half an hour, then try again.) 

Store the bars in airtight containers or wrapped in the refrigerator or the freezer, until you crave a delicious, nutritious, and Mojalicious snack!  Toss these bars in your purse, backpack, or briefcase for a handheld burst of yum wherever you go.