Homemade Granola Bars‏ Recipe #BackToSchool

 

 

Homemade Granola Bars‏

Granola is a great breakfast that is filling and satisfying. It usually consists of rolled oats, nuts, honey and something to sweeten it up just a little, like brown sugar. This recipe is slightly different as it does not contain any oats. It is also a great snack for when you are hungry but want a healthier alternative. Granola bars are such a great and versatile treat that it is also used for hiking, toppings for cake, toppings for yogurt, camping and much more.

I love to bake and try new things. With kids going back to school soon, I need something that is quick to make, they can grab while walking out the door and can even pack for their lunch. I decided to make my Homemade Granola Bars. When my kids were little, I would buy these buy the box at my local grocer. I soon found out just how easy they are to make and are much healthier, I stopped buying them by the box and make my own. This recipe is really fun to make and kids can help out.

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

 

 

Ingredients

1 Cup almond butter (or peanut butter, sun butter, etc)
1 Cup honey
1 Cup sunflower seeds
1 Cup craisins dried cranberries or other dried fruit
1 Cup coconut
1 Cup almonds (Or other kind of nut, cashews, etc)
1/2 – 1 Cup cacao chips

Homemade Granola Bars is so easy to make! This is how you do it:

Directions

 

Using a food processor or chopper, grind or chop nuts. In a mixing bowl combine nuts, sunflower seeds, craisins, coconut and cacao chips.

 

 

In a sauce pan, over medium heat, combine almond butter and honey. Once combined and melted, pour over ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix together well.

 

 

Line baking sheet with parchment paper and press mixture onto baking sheet to desired bar thickness.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.

Store in plastic baggie or air tight container. These also can be frozen and taken out as needed.

I hope you enjoyed my Homemade Granola Bars as much as my family and I did. If you make it, make sure to share with us on Facebook or Twitter! Also, check out all of our other Recipes.