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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Press the mixture very firmly into the pan to ensure the bars hold together well

Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling

For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars for 30 minutes before cutting

For softer, chewier bars, reduce the baking time by 3-5 minutes

Toast the oats and nuts for enhanced flavor

Use a mix of different nuts and seeds for varied nutrition and texture

For vegan bars, use maple syrup instead of honey

If your bars are crumbling, add an additional tablespoon of nut butter or honey as binding agent

Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up

For extra protein, add 2 tablespoons of your favorite protein powder to the dry ingredients

Healthy Granola Bars

Name: Healthy Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 bars
Cuisine: American, Health Food
Ingredients: Main Ingredients:; 2 cups rolled oats; 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans); 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates); 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup; 1/4 cup natural nut butter (almond or peanut butter); 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional); Optional Add-ins:; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1/4 cup crispy brown rice cereal for added crunch; 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest; 1 tablespoon hemp seeds; 2 tablespoons protein powder; Equipment:; 8x8 inch baking pan; Parchment paper; Large mixing bowl; Small saucepan; Measuring cups and spoons; Wooden spoon or spatula; Cooling rack

These nutritious Healthy Granola Bars offer the perfect balance of flavor and wholesome ingredients for an energizing snack. The medium-difficulty recipe requires attention to ingredient proportions and baking time to achieve the ideal chewy texture with perfectly toasted edges. Made with rolled oats, natural sweeteners, and customizable mix-ins, these granola bars satisfy both sweet cravings and hunger between meals. The contrasting textures of crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruits, and the hearty oat base create a satisfying snack experience. Versatile and portable, these granola bars are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, pre-workout fuel, lunchboxes, or anytime you need a nutritious boost that's made with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

40 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

Main Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)

1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup natural nut butter (almond or peanut butter)

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)

Optional Add-ins:

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1/4 cup crispy brown rice cereal for added crunch

1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest

1 tablespoon hemp seeds

2 tablespoons protein powder

Equipment:

8x8 inch baking pan

Parchment paper

Large mixing bowl

Small saucepan

Measuring cups and spoons

Wooden spoon or spatula

Cooling rack

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Spread the rolled oats and nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.

In a large bowl, combine the toasted oats and nuts with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, coconut, cinnamon, salt, and ground flaxseed.

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey/maple syrup, nut butter, and coconut oil. Stir until melted and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is well coated. If using chocolate chips, allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding them in to prevent melting.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. This is important for ensuring the bars hold together.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown. The center may still seem slightly soft but will firm up as it cools.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour.

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire block out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 bars.

Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers for up to 1 week at room temperature or 2 weeks in the refrigerator. You can also individually wrap bars and freeze for up to 3 months.

Healthy Granola Bars

JUE

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