Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (270g) Rolled Oats (old-fashioned oats)
  • 1 cup (100g) Mixed Nuts, chopped (almonds, walnuts, pecans work well)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Shredded Coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5ml) Sea Salt
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Marzipan, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Coconut Oil, melted (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, diced marzipan, and salt. Stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat (or in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts), combine the honey, brown sugar, melted coconut oil and water. Heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated. Make sure no dry pockets remain.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup, firmly press the mixture into an even, compact layer. Press firmly - this is key to preventing crumbly bars.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Check the bars at 20 minutes – every oven is different.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before lifting out the parchment paper. Once cool, cut into 12 bars using a sharp knife.