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Homemade Granola Bars (Copycat Nature Valley Granola Bars)

Learn how to make healthy, homemade, gluten free granola bars that are crunchy and just like a Nature Valley knockoff.

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Healthy Snacks

Canned pears in a steam canner.

How to Can Pears the EASY Way

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Fresh Fermented Salsa Recipe

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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix 3 Ways (From Scratch!)

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Fermented Pickles – Quick & Easy Old-Fashioned Recipe

Homemade granola bars stacked up with parchment paper in between layers and granola on the counter behind them.

Homemade Granola Bars (Copycat Nature Valley Granola Bars)

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Easy Homemade Crackers in 5 Minutes

Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls with Molasses

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144 Best Zucchini Recipes – Ideas for Summer Zucchini

Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins Recipe with Maple Glaze

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