Granola bars, yoga bars or energy bars are a very popular snack these days. They are nutritious and easy to make at home. Here is our recipe. Do you have a variation?
Do you know store-bought granola is usually packed with hidden sugar/oils, artificial ingredients and high calories. Homemade granola in small servings are great sources of energy. You can also exclude nuts you may be allergic to.
Ingredients
1 cup whole rolled oats
1 cup of raw nuts (any available nut such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios etc can be used. )
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup dried cranberries
2-3 tbsp. of honey
Method
On medium gas, put a nonstick pan on and add all the nuts to slow roast them for 5-7 minutes.
Stir and add oats, pumpkin seeds and cranberries to the mixture.
Roast for another 5 minutes and add in the honey.
Remove the mixture in a thin layer onto a baking sheet lined with butter paper.
After the mix has cooled completely, cut into equal squares or bars.
Nutritional value:
Whole oats provide high fiber and iron in this recipe, while nuts are a good protein source and heart-healthy with unsaturated fats. Homemade granola in small servings are great sources of energy.
