granola bar recipe | homemade granola snack bars | no bake healthy oat bars with detailed photo and video recipe. an easy and simple healthy snack bars recipe made with rolled oats, dry fruits, seeds, honey and dates. it basically shaped in a bar so that it can be easily munched as a snack rather than serving it in a bowl with milk or yoghurt. these are generally baked till crisp and then shaped like bars, but this recipe is pared using the dry roast method.
granola bar recipe | homemade granola snack bars | no bake healthy oat bars with step by step photo and video recipe. energy bars or mixed dry fruit-based snack bars are one of the recent healthy meal adaptations from oats and dry fruits. it is not only quick and easy to prepare but also produce a lot of energy and protein in a small amount of bar. one such easy and simple healthy bars recipe prepared with oats are the chewy granola snack bar known for its taste.
snack or energy bars are always termed as a healthy complete meal due to the healthy ingredients used in them. but to make it tastier, it is also mixed with sugar or artificial sweetener which makes it less healthy. to mitigate this problem, i have prepared the same energy weight loss recipe with honey and dates. this should give the same sweet taste in a much healthy and efficient way. in addition, adding dates and honey would also give much-required nutrients and energy. thus making it an efficient substitute for sugar. moreover, these bars are generally prepared in an oven and baked till crisp, but i have used a stovetop method. i have individually dry roasted till it gets the crisp texture and thus making it an easily affordable recipe.
furthermore, i would also like to add some additional tips, suggestions and variants to the granola bar recipe. firstly, i have specifically skipped cashew nuts and pista for this bar recipe as it would increase the cholesterol level. yet adding these make it a tastier munching snack. secondly, these bars are generally chewy in texture, so that they can be easily served for breakfast or as energy bars. do not try to make it brittle like chikki as it may lose its charm with a hard texture. lastly, these should easily last long for a minimum of 2-3 weeks if stored in a refrigerator. you may either wrap it individually with cling wrap or even use an airtight container for the whole batch.
finally, i would like to add some more additional breakfast recipes collection with this post of granola bar recipe. it mainly includes my other related recipes like instant set dosa, green papaya roti, mtr masala dosa, bottle gourd dosa, suji ki khandvi, stuffed dosa, masala dosa, aate ka nasta, coconut dosa, aloo dosa. further to these i would also like to mention my other related recipe categories like,
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granola bar recipe | homemade granola snack bars | no bake healthy oat bars
Ingredients
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds / badam, chopped
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup cranberries
- 4 apricot, chopped
- 2 cup medjool dates / khajoor
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan roast 2 cup of rolled oats.
- roast on low flame until the oats turn aromatic.
- transfer to a bowl and keep aside.
- now take 1 cup almonds, ½ cup pumpkin seeds and ½ cup sunflower seeds in a pan.
- roast on low flame until they turn crunchy.
- transfer to the same bowl.
- also add ½ cup cranberries, 4 apricots and mix well. keep aside.
- in a mixer jar take 2 cup medjool dates, 2 tbsp water. if you are using regular dates, then soak the dates to soften.
- blend to smooth paste.
- transfer the dates paste to the pan along with ½ cup peanut butter.
- cook on low to medium flame until it is well combined.
- mash and cook until the mixture turns glossy and separates the pan.
- transfer the dates peanut butter mixture to the same bowl of roasted nuts.
- also add ¼ cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract and pinch salt.
- mix well using your hands. make sure everything is well combined.
- mix until it starts to hold the shape. do not worry if the mixture is sticky, the oats will absorb moisture.
- now transfer the mixture to the tray lined with baking paper.
- press and level up forming a smooth layer.
- now cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until it sets completely.
- finally, cut into the desired shape and enjoy a healthy granola snack bar as a morning breakfast or a snack.
Nutrition
how to make granola bar with step by step photo:
- firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan roast 2 cup of rolled oats.
- roast on low flame until the oats turn aromatic.
- transfer to a bowl and keep aside.
- now take 1 cup almonds, ½ cup pumpkin seeds and ½ cup sunflower seeds in a pan.
- roast on low flame until they turn crunchy.
- transfer to the same bowl.
- also add ½ cup cranberries, 4 apricots and mix well. keep aside.
- in a mixer jar take 2 cup medjool dates, 2 tbsp water. if you are using regular dates, then soak the dates to soften.
- blend to smooth paste.
- transfer the dates paste to the pan along with ½ cup peanut butter.
- cook on low to medium flame until it is well combined.
- mash and cook until the mixture turns glossy and separates the pan.
- transfer the dates peanut butter mixture to the same bowl of roasted nuts.
- also add ¼ cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract and pinch salt.
- mix well using your hands. make sure everything is well combined.
- mix until it starts to hold the shape. do not worry if the mixture is sticky, the oats will absorb moisture.
- now transfer the mixture to the tray lined with baking paper.
- press and level up forming a smooth layer.
- now cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until it sets completely.
- finally, cut into the desired shape and enjoy a healthy granola snack bar as a morning breakfast or a snack.
notes:
- firstly, make sure to roast on low flame, else the nuts will not turn crunchy.
- also, adjust the amount of honey depending on the sweetness.
- additionally, you can add nuts, seeds or dry fruits of your choice.
- finally, a healthy granola snack bar stays good for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.