If you’re looking for a tasty snack that’s packed full of flavour and nutrients, look no further than these delicious chewy granola bars. They are an easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed as an afternoon treat or a nutritious on-the-go snack. Perfect for school lunches, road trips, and picnics, these bars are packed full of your favourite things like raisins, chocolate chips, and oats. Plus, they are vegetarian-friendly and require minimal prep time and ingredients. So why not give them a try? You won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients used:
- 1/3 cup - Brown sugar
- 2/3 cup - Crunchy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup - Honey
- 2 tablespoons - Hot water -- optional
- 2 teaspoons - Vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups - Rolled oats
- 1 cup - Whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup - Wheat germ
- 1/2 cup - Sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon - Sesame seeds
- 1 cup - Chocolate chips -- may use carob chips instead
- 1/2 cup - Raisins -- or other finely chopped dried fruit
Recipe steps:
- Mix together the brown sugar, peanut butter, honey, water (optional), and vanilla until well blended.
- Stir in the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, sunflower and sesame seeds, chips, and raisins.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9x13" pan.
- Bake in the oven at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cut into 24 bars while still warm and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
These chewy granola bars are the perfect snack for kids and adults alike. Packed full of flavour and nutrients, they are easy to make and can be enjoyed as an afternoon treat or a nutritious on-the-go snack. They are also vegetarian-friendly and require minimal prep time and ingredients. So why not give them a try? You won’t be disappointed!
