Do you find the price of store-bought granola bars way too high? I do.
Instead of buying this convenient snack I thought it would be fun to make my own all-natural version.
The result? Tasty and cheap! $3 to make 20—24.
Instead of buying this convenient snack I thought it would be fun to make my own all-natural version.
The result? Tasty and cheap! $3 to make 20—24.
As with all things homemade, it's nice to control and customize the ingredients. This recipe is simple to whip up and is similar to my healthy cookie.
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup apple sauce
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
Embellishments:
Raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, etc.
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Make well in centre, add wet ingredients. Blend well.
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup apple sauce
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
Embellishments:
Raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, etc.
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Make well in centre, add wet ingredients. Blend well.
Press the granola mixture into a 9X13 baking pan.
Form it to the thickness you want your bars to be — it helps to keep a bit of empty space around the edges. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
Form it to the thickness you want your bars to be — it helps to keep a bit of empty space around the edges. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
I like my bars to be chewy so I pull them out sooner than later. And, anyone who knows me knows I can't let an opportunity for drizzled chocolate pass me by!
Cut this deliciousness into bars while still warm.
Store in an air-tight container (yes, you can freeze them too!) and enjoy are your leisure.
Whether you're getting ready for back-to-school season, or you're going back-to-work after some holidays, this is one go-to recipe that helps keep my belly full and my wallet fatter.
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Store in an air-tight container (yes, you can freeze them too!) and enjoy are your leisure.
Whether you're getting ready for back-to-school season, or you're going back-to-work after some holidays, this is one go-to recipe that helps keep my belly full and my wallet fatter.
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