Today's guest blogger is Lori. She's done several of my online accountability groups and is an active member of my Shape Her Community Group. I've asked her to share one of her favorite healthy snacks, and she does not disappoint! Granola Bars can be full of sugar and fake ingredients, so how handy to have an easy Homemade Recipe!! I'm definitely excited to try these out!
Hi, I’m Lori! I am a wife and stay-at-home mom to two energetic boys ages two and three. I love to cook, craft, run, cycle, hike, read, and travel. Keeping my family fed well is one of my greatest challenges. This granola bar recipe is quick and easy to make, and my boys love them for breakfasts and snacks.
GRANOLA BARS
-- Dry ingredients:
1 ¼ cups rolled oats
1 ¼ cups brown rice crisp cereal
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp. chia seeds
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
-- Binding mixture:
½ cup plus 1 tbsp. brown rice syrup
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter (or some of each)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1) Line an 8- or 9- inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
2) In a small saucepan, combine brown rice syrup and peanut and/or almond butter. Stir over medium heat until mixture is soft and begins to bubble.
3) Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4) Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir well with a wooden spoon. While still warm, pour into baking dish and press to compact.
5) Place the dish in the freezer for 10-12 minutes. Remove and slice into 9 granola bars.
GRANOLA BARS
-- Dry ingredients:
1 ¼ cups rolled oats
1 ¼ cups brown rice crisp cereal
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp. chia seeds
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
-- Binding mixture:
½ cup plus 1 tbsp. brown rice syrup
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter (or some of each)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1) Line an 8- or 9- inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
2) In a small saucepan, combine brown rice syrup and peanut and/or almond butter. Stir over medium heat until mixture is soft and begins to bubble.
3) Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4) Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir well with a wooden spoon. While still warm, pour into baking dish and press to compact.
5) Place the dish in the freezer for 10-12 minutes. Remove and slice into 9 granola bars.
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