I LOVE granola bars. They are always my 'go to' snack. I once upon a time used to eat the Quaker Chewy granolas, but stopped after seeing all of the ingredients they used to make them. So ridiculous! You are basically putting poison into you and your childs body.
GRANOLA (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, BROWN SUGAR, CRISP RICE [RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT], WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED WHEAT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTONSEED OILS* WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL WITH NATURAL TOCOPHEROL ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, DRIED COCONUT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, NONFAT DRY MILK), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), CORN SYRUP, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT, SALT), INVERT SUGAR, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GLYCERIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL*. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SORBITOL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, WATER, SOY LECITHIN, MOLASSES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID.
I then switched to Luna bars. They are so good and way less ingredients. Plus, they are non-gmo. Win, win!
I was browsing on Pinterest as usual and came across a very simple recipe for homemade granola bars that I would give a try. I also wanted something for Vivian to snack on as well.
Homemade Granola Bars recipe via here.
INGREDIENTS
4-1/2 cups of rolled oats
1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)
1 cup honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips (I used regular size Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Chips), coconut flakes, shaved almonds, dried fruit.
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix butter and honey in a large bowl. I used my Kitchen Aid Mixer . Add your vanilla and mix until well blended.
Add your dry ingredients...flour, baking soda and rolled oats. Mix until well blended.
If adding additional yummys, add to your mixture and mix by hand. I just added dark chocolate chips. I eye-balled on how much I wanted. Your add-ins should be no more than 2 cups.
Lightly grease a 9×13 pan. Add your granola mixture to your pan. Press firmly. It will be sticky, so you can use the back of a spoon or wet your hands with a little water and press firmly.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Just an FYI, it will not look done when you take it out of the oven. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into bars. They will be firmer the next day. Store in a air tight container.
Something else that's delicious, heat a little peanut butter along with a granola bar in the microwave and devour. Such a perfect night time snack!!!
GRANOLA (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, BROWN SUGAR, CRISP RICE [RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT], WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED WHEAT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTONSEED OILS* WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL WITH NATURAL TOCOPHEROL ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, DRIED COCONUT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, NONFAT DRY MILK), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), CORN SYRUP, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT, SALT), INVERT SUGAR, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GLYCERIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL*. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SORBITOL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, WATER, SOY LECITHIN, MOLASSES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID.
I then switched to Luna bars. They are so good and way less ingredients. Plus, they are non-gmo. Win, win!
I was browsing on Pinterest as usual and came across a very simple recipe for homemade granola bars that I would give a try. I also wanted something for Vivian to snack on as well.
Homemade Granola Bars recipe via here.
INGREDIENTS
4-1/2 cups of rolled oats
1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)
1 cup honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips (I used regular size Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Chips), coconut flakes, shaved almonds, dried fruit.
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix butter and honey in a large bowl. I used my Kitchen Aid Mixer . Add your vanilla and mix until well blended.
Add your dry ingredients...flour, baking soda and rolled oats. Mix until well blended.
If adding additional yummys, add to your mixture and mix by hand. I just added dark chocolate chips. I eye-balled on how much I wanted. Your add-ins should be no more than 2 cups.
Lightly grease a 9×13 pan. Add your granola mixture to your pan. Press firmly. It will be sticky, so you can use the back of a spoon or wet your hands with a little water and press firmly.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Just an FYI, it will not look done when you take it out of the oven. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into bars. They will be firmer the next day. Store in a air tight container.
Something else that's delicious, heat a little peanut butter along with a granola bar in the microwave and devour. Such a perfect night time snack!!!
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