Healthy Granola Bars
Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast Bars Recipe
Grab a healthy and delicious breakfast bar whenever you need a quick and nutritious pick-me-up. These bars are perfect for busy mornings or as a satisfying snack throughout the day.
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits. You can also add a drizzle of melted dark chocolate on top for an extra indulgent touch. Enjoy your homemade plant-based breakfast bars!
These delicious and nutritious plant-based breakfast bars are packed with wholesome ingredients to provide a satisfying and energizing start to your day. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or a convenient on-the-go snack. Let’s get baking:
Homemade Nut and Seed Granola Bars
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup almond flour or other nut flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- 1/2 cup dried fruit e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter or any nut butter of your choice
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, dried fruit, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Create the Wet Mixture:
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add the almond butter and maple syrup (or agave nectar). Microwave for about 20-30 seconds, or until the almond butter is slightly softened. Stir in the unsweetened applesauce and pure vanilla extract until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Mix everything together until the dry ingredients are fully coated and the mixture sticks together.
Press into the Pan:
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to firmly press the mixture into an even layer.
Bake the Bars:
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Cool and Cut:
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place the bars on a cutting board and cut them into desired bar shapes or squares.
Store:
- Store the plant-based breakfast bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
Enjoy:
- Grab a healthy and delicious breakfast bar whenever you need a quick and nutritious pick-me-up. These bars are perfect for busy mornings or as a satisfying snack throughout the day.
Nutrition
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