Granola No bake bars (Grab n Go Snack)
About:
Granola bars are one of my favorite grab-n-go snack foods. They’re easy to pack, store well and can give you a much needed energy boost when you’re out. Plus, they tend to be a little bit healthier than something like a jumbo chocolate chip cookie, which is also a favorite treat.
Homemade granola bars are quite easy to make and definitely fit the bill for a tasty snack. I recommend making a batch of these bars on the weekend and storing them in the fridge to enjoy as a balanced, nutritious snack all week long. These healthy no-bake granola bars are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack and will keep you satisfied until your next meal. Yields: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients:
- Rolled oats-2cups
- Sunflower spread-2-3tbsp
- Flaxseeds-2tbsp
- Sunflower seeds-2tbsp
- Pumpkin seeds-2tbsp
- Chia seeds-2tbsp
- Hemp seeds-2tbsp
- Agave nectar-1/2cup
- Dates-1cup (pitted)
- Chopped dried apricots-1/2cup
Procedure:
- Add the dates into the food processor and process until they are completely crushed and form a thick paste.
Roasting oats and seeds:
- Roasting can be done in oven or on the stove top.
For stove top roasting:
- Dry roast the seeds in a pan over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes/until slightly golden.
- Transfer to a bowl and again in the same pan roast oats for next 4-5 minutes oven medium-low heat and transfer to the bowl with seeds and set aside.
For oven roasting:
- Pre-heat the oven at 160deg C, line the baking tray with parchment paper/baking sheet and spread the oats, seeds (hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds) for 8-10 minutes or until they are slightly golden.
- Once roasted transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
For bars:
- In a saucepan, heat the sunflower spread and dates paste over low heat 4-5 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and then add agave nectar mix well.
- Pour into the mixing bowl where oats and seeds are places and mix well.
- Line a 8×8 baking pan with wax paper or plastic wrap and press the mixture into the pan until it’s flat and evenly distributed.
- Cool completely for 1-2 hours either at room temperature or in the fridge for an hour
- And the chop to bars and serve or store in the airtight container in the refrigerator up to a week.
Note:
- Feel free to include the nuts if desired and combination of seeds can be personalised as per the taste.
- Honey/maple syrup can also be used alternatively to agave nectar.
Posted on March 24, 2015, in Breakfast, Breakfast, Indian, International. Bookmark the permalink. 42 Comments.
I can munch it all day:-) healthy and yummy snack
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Thanks V 🙂
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Yum!! Such a good alternative to the sugar-filled granola bars you can get in the store. I love that you have Chia seeds in here. They’re my current favorite super-food!
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Rightly said…I am making them regularly now as my family loved it…Chia seeds are a winner..
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Your support means a lot to my work…Thank you
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mmmmm granola bars! I snack on these between drives home and random 🙂
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Yes Andy…These are really great bars as a snack for anytime…
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🙂
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🙂 Another tasty treat from you Chitra 🙂 These sound like a great school holiday keep-on-hand snack! 🙂
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Laurena – Yes. Just for upcoming school holidays.
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Looks great, they remind me of what I have seen on UK bloggers sites and they are called flapjack. A wonderful healthful snack or eve a meal.
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Suzanne – flapjacks oh yes.
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I just love the bars and granola. I would much rather make it than buy it. It is so much better for you!
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I second you Julie… Thank you… 🙂
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My go too for breakfast! 🙂
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yes Debbie..My favorite these days
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Definitely going to make these. They sound delicious.
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Glad you liked them. Await to hear your feedback
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love DIY granola bars–these look great!
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Thank you Liz… :).:)
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They look delicious, and your top image is really well done. Nicely composed, and lit.
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Feels so great to hear such compliments for the clicks. It is a great energy coming thru yourself…Thank you
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Greetings Chitra, looks marvelous! Love this recipe my friend.
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So nice to hear from your Cheryl…Glad you liked it
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I love your recipes Chitra, they are creative and fun!!!Have a great Day!
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Thanks Cheryl so happy to hear that…Thanks for your support
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super healthy snack…haven’t tried hemp seeds yet..used to have hemp milk though..Love to try this..
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Thank you Subha. .. I started using hemp seeds only these days… glad you liked it…
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Lovely xx
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Thanks Elaine
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I love this Chitra, great recipe!!! 🙂
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Thank you Amy… glad you liked it. .. good day. .
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I love granola bars, but am so hesitant buying them pre-made as they are packed with junk basically…these look great! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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My pleasure…These bars cometogether very quickly and can be customised to suit for dietery needs.
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How does hemp taste?
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Hemp seeds are hallow..So they dont taste crunchy by itself
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This is a wonderful recipe. I have tripping on home made granola. but bars is something I want to try. Your recipe is on my to-do list.
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Very happy to hear that Namrata. Please give it a try and would love to hear from you
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Must try this. Love granola bars but never made them at home. Thanks for sharing!
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My pleasure…Glad you liked it
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🙂
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