Mcgc Kitchen
Homemade granola bars
Introduction
Homemade granola bars are a breeze to make and they are infinitely customizable. What’s more, they make a great breakfast on the go. You can keep them simple with just oats, nuts, and sweetness from dried fruit, or get creative with add-ins like hemp seeds, cinnamon and perhaps a dash of chocolate chips.
My homemade granola bars are incredibly easy to make, and are a healthy alternative to store-bought, featuring omega-rich ingredients like chia and walnuts, and heart-healthy oats! Of course, they taste delicious!
Time:
Prep: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups oats
- 1 cup, walnut halves
- 1/3 cup, peanut butter (or any nut butter you like). - This can be substituted with a peanut butter alternative that is soy-based or made with other seeds.
- 1 tbsp, ground chia (optional)
- 1 tbsp, hemp hearts (optional)
- 1 cup dates, pitted (approx. 200g)
- 6 sachets, stevia (equivalent to 1/3 cup maple syrup)
Steps
Step 1:
Roast the oat in the oven for 15minutes at 350F. Set aside and let cool.
Step 2:
Place in a food processor the oats, dates and peanut butter until it forms a homogenous paste.
Step 3:
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until completely homogenous mixture.
Step 4:
Line a tray with parchment paper. Press into the tray and cut into 24 squares (9.25x 5.25 loaf pan).
Step 5:
Cut and leave in the fridge overnight
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation: 20-25 minutes
Marie-Claire Gahel-Calouche
Dietitian-nutritionist, member of the Order of Dietitians of Quebec. I am passionate about nutrition and well-being in general. In this section, I offer you quick and easy healthy recipe ideas to prepare for any occasion.