I've been inspired to start trying to make some of our "staple" foods out of scratch for two reasons: 1) save money and 2) I can control what's in them and make sure we're eating wholesome, healthy and as preservative-free as possible. My kids really like granola bars as a snack, so for the past few days, I've been researching some recipes from different blogs and websites. I've made my own recipe based on taking things from here and there...
RECIPE:
This makes 20 granola bars...
2 cups quick cook oats
1/3 c brown sugar
1/2 c coconut **
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c chopped apricots**
1/4 c mini all-natural choc chips**
1/2 c honey
1 egg beaten
1/2 c olive oil
2 tsp vanilla
**replaceable with any other dry ingredient, i.e., chopped nuts, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, etc.
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray 9 x 13 pan (I use glass but you could use metal, I would just keep an eye out for shorter cooking time).
In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together. Make a well and add honey, egg, olive oil and vanilla. Mix together and add to pan. Press in pan so it is in an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for a while, cut into desired sizes and remove from pan. Let cool. Enjoy and store in snack bags or air tight container for a few days. This is also freezable.
Inspiring recipes:
Yummy Fruit and Nutty Grain Bars
Granola Bar Recipe
1 comment:
Thanks for posting all of these recipes. I just made these and they are very yummy! I didn't have an egg, but they turned out delicious without it...and I'm sure it is even better with it. Miss you friend!
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