Super Healthy Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Super Healthy Chewy Granola Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; quantity not specified; 1/2 cup flax seed meal; 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola); 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; quantity not specified; 1/2 cup applesauce (plus 1-2 tablespoons optional); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

Craving a healthy, chewy granola bar that's bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients? This recipe delivers! Forget those overly sweet, processed supermarket bars – this homemade version is packed with nutrients, naturally sweetened, and boasts a delightful cake-like texture. Easily customizable to your taste, you can add chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, and more! Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or on-the-go energy boost. (Vegan adaptable – use maple syrup instead of honey)

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 223.8 kcal

Protein 10g

Rating 4.1 (30 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Super Healthy Chewy Granola Bars

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
quantity not specified
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
quantity not specified
1/2 cup applesauce (plus 1-2 tablespoons optional)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup melted coconut oil

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How to Make Super Healthy Chewy Granola Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Toast 1 cup rolled oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
Let the toasted oats cool completely.
In a large bowl, whisk together the following dry ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (cooled), ½ cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup almond flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the following wet ingredients: ½ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan), ½ cup applesauce, ¼ cup melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in your choice of additions (see suggested additions below).
The mixture should be moist but not sticky. If it seems too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons more applesauce.
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift out the bars later.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
Let the granola bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Cutting while warm will prevent crumbling.
Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into desired sizes and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

Carbs

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