Homemade Granola Bars
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Recipe detail
- 12 October , 2016
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Category : Muffins
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Cuisine : All
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Preparation Time : 30 Minute
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Cook Time : 30 Minute
- Poster : admin
Ingredients
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Rolled Oats
Rolled oats are traditionally oat groats that have been de-husked, steamed and then rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers before being stabilized by being lightly toasted.
2 cups rolled oats
Bananas
The banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called plantains.
3 large (approx 1 1/2 cups) very ripe bananas, mashed
Honey
Honey /?h?ni/ is a sweet food made by bees foraging nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by people.
1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is a solution containing the flavor compound vanillin as the primary ingredient. Pure vanilla extract is made by macerating and percolating vanilla pods in a solution of ethyl alcohol and water.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter
Butter is a solid dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk, to separate the butterfat from the buttermilk.
1 cup almond or peanut butter
Almonds
The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and North Africa. "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree.
1 cup nuts and seeds (walnuts, almonds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, etc.)
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods. The term "cinnamon" also refers to its mid-brown colour.
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt
Common salt or table salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride, a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.
Salt, a sprinkle to taste
Rolled Oats
Rolled oats are traditionally oat groats that have been de-husked, steamed and then rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers before being stabilized by being lightly toasted.
2 cups rolled oats
Bananas
The banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called plantains.
3 large (approx 1 1/2 cups) very ripe bananas, mashed
Honey
Honey /?h?ni/ is a sweet food made by bees foraging nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by people.
1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is a solution containing the flavor compound vanillin as the primary ingredient. Pure vanilla extract is made by macerating and percolating vanilla pods in a solution of ethyl alcohol and water.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter
Butter is a solid dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk, to separate the butterfat from the buttermilk.
1 cup almond or peanut butter
Almonds
The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and North Africa. "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree.
1 cup nuts and seeds (walnuts, almonds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, etc.)
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods. The term "cinnamon" also refers to its mid-brown colour.
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt
Common salt or table salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride, a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.
Salt, a sprinkle to taste
Rolled Oats
Rolled oats are traditionally oat groats that have been de-husked, steamed and then rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers before being stabilized by being lightly toasted.
2 cups rolled oats
Bananas
The banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called plantains.
3 large (approx 1 1/2 cups) very ripe bananas, mashed
Honey
Honey /?h?ni/ is a sweet food made by bees foraging nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by people.
1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is a solution containing the flavor compound vanillin as the primary ingredient. Pure vanilla extract is made by macerating and percolating vanilla pods in a solution of ethyl alcohol and water.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter
Butter is a solid dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk, to separate the butterfat from the buttermilk.
1 cup almond or peanut butter
Almonds
The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and North Africa. "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree.
1 cup nuts and seeds (walnuts, almonds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, etc.)
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods. The term "cinnamon" also refers to its mid-brown colour.
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt
Common salt or table salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride, a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.
Salt, a sprinkle to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with two pieces of parchment paper, leave an inch overhang on each side as handles to remove the bars once they are cooked. -
2Spread oats and nuts on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and salt. Stir to coat. Toast for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
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3In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the bananas, nut butter, vanilla and agave nectar or honey. Stir for a few minutes until fully combined and warm.
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In a large bowl, combine the toasted oats/nuts with the warm banana mixture. Stir in the dried fruit. If you are using larger pieces of fruit, such as dried apricots, dice them into smaller pieces about the size of raisins so that all fruit is roughly the same size. -
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Pour the mixture into prepared pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread and flatten the mixture. -
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Bake 25-30 minutes or until the edges are just starting to brown. Let cool. Once cool, place pan in refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to let fully chill. Once chilled, remove bars from pan using the parchment handles. With a sharp knife, cut into 12 bars. Wrap individually and store in an airtight container for up to a week.