Granola Bars

Homemade Granola Bars

Ingredients:

2 cups oats
1 cup coconut flakes
1 cup nut butter (we like cashew butter)
1 cup ground flax seeds
3/4 cup chocolate chips
2/3 cup local honey
1/2 Tbsp vanilla
Nuts such as almonds or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. I think it is easier to microwave the honey and nut butter for a few seconds first so that it is easier to stir. Then press mixture very firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 pan (like when make rice crispy treats). Place in freezer for approx. 1 hour, then slice into bars or squares with a sharp knife. If you prefer, you can also shape them into balls and place on a cookie sheet in the freezer for about an hour then store in a Tupperware container.

Homemade Granola Cereal

8 cups regular (not quick) oats
1 ¼ cups coconut
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup wheat germ
Nuts (any kind you like, pecans, walnuts, almonds…)
Sunflower seeds
1 ½ tsp salt.
¾ cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1 ½ tsp vanilla

Mix dry ingredients. Then mix oil, water, and vanilla in a separate bowl and then add to dry ingredients. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool. Can add raisins or dates if desired after cereal has cooled.

Dark Chocolate Granola Bars

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup honey
2 Tbs. peanut butter
1 egg white
1 Tbs. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp allspice
2 cups regular oats
1 ½ cups rice cereal
Small package dark chocolate chips
Dried cranberries
Nuts

Mix sugar, maple syrup, honey, peanut butter, egg white, milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Press into a 9×13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Cool and then cut into bars.