Monday, April 22, 2013

Homemade Granola Bars

This is my first attempt at homemade granola bars and I had no idea how easy it was to make your own! They are the perfect for on the go breakfast, kid’s lunch box or a long fall hike. Give these try easypeasy bars and let me know what u thinks.
Ingredients:
1.      2 1/2 cups oats
2.      1 cup coarsely chopped dried fruits and nuts
3.      1/3 cup butter or oil in room temperature
4.      1/3 cup honey
5.      1/4 cup brown sugar/ white sugar
6.      1/2 cup grated coconut fresh or dry
7.      1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
Method:
1.      Roast the oats and coconut flakes on medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
2.      Roast the almond cashew and melon seeds.
3.      I added almond, fig, raisins, cranberries, dates, walnut, cashew, melon seeds, chocolate chips, dry mango and kiwi.
4.      Preheat the oven to 180ยบ C and line a flat baking tray with parchment paper overlapping the sides.
5.      In bowl combine oats, coconut, sugar and other ingredients and mix well.
6.      Spread into the prepared pan.
7.      Use a small piece of parchment paper, press mixture evenly in pan very well.
8.      Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.
9.      Let it cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before removing pan.
10.  Cut into rectangles, Store in airtight container.
Note:
1.      To make firm rectangles shape bars mixture should be press tightly while baking it.
2.      You can make bars with muesli mixture also.
3.      You can include or exclude any dried fruits and nuts of your choice or according to your kitchen pantry.
4.      Replace brown sugar with palm or white sugar.
5.      I have sweet tooth so I use 1/4 cup sugar u can reduce and use 1 to 2 tablespoon.
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6 comments:

  1. Yummy crispy granola bars. Same like store bought, so perfect.

    today's post:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/04/karupatti-appam-palm-sugar-appam-awards.html

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  2. looks perfect and delicious..beautiful clicks

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  3. Love to start my day with this beautiful dish, filling breakfast bars.

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  4. Delicious and healthy granules. Excellent any time snack.
    Deepa

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  5. The bars look not just delicious but also so healthy. Perfect way to snack and indulge!!

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  6. Perfect and filled with richness of dry fruits ..

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