Geoffrey Zakarian's Olive Oil Granola Bars

Geoffrey and his daughter, Madeline, combine dried fruit, seeds and spices for a healthy and portable snack that is loaded with protein! Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3ZwfLla Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Olive Oil Granola Bars RECIPE COURTESY OF MADELINE ZAKARIAN AND ANNA ZAKARIAN Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 45 min (includes cooling time) Active: 15 min Yield: 12 bars Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1/2 cup unsalted whole roasted almonds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or other nut butter 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then lightly grease the paper with nonstick cooking spray. In a food processor, blend 1/3 cup of the oats until finely ground. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ground oats, remaining 1 2/3 cups oats, brown sugar, dried cherries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, olive oil and maple syrup. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top starts to brown and the edges are golden. Let cool in pan completely, then remove and cut into 12 bars. Bars can stay in an airtight container for up to a week. Cook’s Note If you're finding the bars hard to cut, ask an adult for help. Their height will lend helpful leverage. Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. This recipe is appropriate for children of various ages. When a recipe calls for cooking on the stove or using a knife, an adult should do those activities and let the child assist, if age appropriate. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #GeoffreyZakarian #FoodNetwork #OliveOilGranolaBars Geoffrey Zakarian's Olive Oil Granola Bars | Food Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEAV8OfXkvE