Granola Bars with Almonds
These granola bars are full of oats, almonds, sunflower seeds and wheat germ with cinnamon and molasses. A delicious and filling snack or a healthy grab-and-go breakfast! Substitute in any dried fruit. Grinding the fruit helps the binding. Molasses can be substituted with any honey or maple syrup...
Active time
15 MinutesTotal time
35 MinutessYield
16 servingsNutrition
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Ingredients
1 ½ cups old fashioned oats, dry
¾ cup sunflower seeds
¾ cup almonds, sliced
½ cup wheat germ
1 cup golden raisins
½ cup dark molasses
½ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 sprays of cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 F. Place rolled oats, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds and wheat germ on a pan and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the oven and place into a bowl.
- Place half the raisins in food processor until ground and sticky. Add all the raisins to bowl with oatmeal and seed mixture and mix to combine evenly.
- Place the molasses and brown sugar into a pot and bring to a simmer, stir to melt the sugar. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and cinnamon. While still hot, pour into the bowl with the oats. Stir until well combined, using a spatula.
- Spray a pan (8”X12”) with oil to prevent sticking and pour the granola mixture into the pan. Press firmly to smooth out and even the top. Using a piece of parchment/wax paper In between your hands and the granola is helpful. When cooled, flip out the granola onto a cutting board and cut into 2 ounce squares, about 4X4.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Compass Group
Nutrition
Calories: 190Total fat: 7g
Saturated fat: 0.5g
Sodium: 5mg
Carbohydrate: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Total Sugar: 20g
Added Sugar: 13g
Protein: 5g
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