November 7th, 2024
Recipes
Trail Mix Granola Bars
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 15" (plus chill time)
These bring to mind those chewy, oatmeal raisin granola bars you used to get as a kid - but with healthier ingredients like almonds, oats, flax, raisins, coconut oil, and cinnamon. No bake and perfect as a wholesome snack for kids and adults.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
- 2 cups gluten-free quick-cooking oats (not rolled oats)
- 2 cups unsweetened puffed rice (or crispy rice cereal)
- 33333333/100000000 cup honey (or brown rice syrup)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons smooth almond butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Line 1 (8 inch x 8 inch) pan(s) with parchment paper (or use 2 (8 inch x 4 inch) bread tins). Leave some parchment hanging over the sides of the pan. The flaps will help lift the bars out of the pan.
- Step 2: Combine the oats, rice, cinnamon, raisins, almonds, seeds, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 3: In a small saucepan, heat the honey, oil, and sugar over medium heat. Stir frequently, it should take less than a minute for the mixture to simmer. As they caramelize, the liquids will get foamy. Allow the frothy honey mixture to simmer 15 to 20 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Step 4: Remove the honey mixture from the heat and stir in the nut butter. Stir until smooth and no large lumps remain. If it seems a bit lumpy, heat the honey mixture again for 15 seconds at a time until it thins out.
- Step 5: Pour the warm honey mixture over the oat mixture. Stir everything together evenly. Transfer the sticky mixture to the parchment-lined pan. You can place an extra sheet of parchment on top and use it to press down evenly on the bars. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or speed the process by placing into the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from the refrigerator and place on a cutting board. Lift out the bars using the parchment flaps. It should pop right out. Otherwise, use a paring knife to help pop up the corners and sides. Slice the mixture into bars.
- Serve: Store these bars in the refrigerator or freezer for best results. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: To make this nut free, substitute with sunflower seed butter and use extra seeds in place of the chopped almonds.
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Trail Mix Granola Bars
PT15M 2 cups gluten-free quick-cooking oats (not rolled oats) 2 cups unsweetened puffed rice (or crispy rice cereal) 33333333/100000000 cup honey (or brown rice syrup) 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons smooth almond butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Gluten Free Vegan 14 Servings
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