breakfast? snack? dessert? post-hike nutrition? pre-workout fuel? this bar is all of those things and more.....BONUS! freezes so well you can basically have them on-hand whenever the urge hits you.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9" x 13"baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix the fine ground and whole oats, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the chocolate chips, coconut, and dried cherries. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl by hand, beat the butter and brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides, to make sure they’re well-incorporated.
Add the peanut butter and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
Add the oat mixture and mix on the lowest speed of the mixer for two minutes.
Add the 'mix-ins' (chocolate chips, coconut, and dried fruit mixture) and stir until completely incorporated, making sure everything is well-mixed.
Scrape the dough into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Sprinkle gently with some flakes of sea salt and bake until the top is golden brown and the center feels just set when you press it lightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting.