Granola bars is one of the healthiest breakfast/snack options and is easy to prepare too.The homemade ones are definitely a lot better than the store-bought ones which are loaded with sugar.The added advantage is you can easily change the recipe to suit your taste.You can add the nuts/dry fruits of your choice.
* Recipe Updated:
I had used honey as one of the ingredients and now removed it and increased the sugar quantity as according to Ayurveda honey becomes toxic when heated.
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Ingredients:
Method:
* Recipe Updated:
I had used honey as one of the ingredients and now removed it and increased the sugar quantity as according to Ayurveda honey becomes toxic when heated.
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Oats(I used quick cooking)
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2 cups
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All purpose flour
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1 tblsp
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Brown sugar
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¾ cup
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Nuts and dry fruits chopped
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½ cup
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Butter melted
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1/3 cup
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Vanilla essence
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1 tsp
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Salt
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A pinch
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Baking soda
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A pinch
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Method:
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
- Take the oats,flour,brown sugar,salt,baking soda in a bowl .Add the chopped dry fruits and nuts,vanilla essence and mix well.
- Now add the melted butter and mix well.
- Take a baking pan and spread this mixture evenly and press with your hands.(I lined my baking tray with aluminium foil before spreading the mixture).
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°c for 8-12 mins till the top turns golden brown and is slightly firm to touch.
- Allow it to cool and slice them into bars.
Note:
- If you feel the mixture is dry after adding the butter, add extra 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- I have used almonds,walnuts,dried apricots and dates in this recipe.
- Replace vanilla essence with 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder if you prefer.
- I got 14 bars for the above quantity.
- The bars will be little soft after taking out from the oven.Allow it to cool and then cut into pieces or it might crumble.
