- Almonds, walnuts or a mixed variety of chopped nuts will provide a nice crunch. Add a handful to your mixture.
- Add a decadent twist by mixing in dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips into the granola bar mixture.
- Create a tropical vibe by including dried tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, or coconut flakes.
- For all the peanut butter enthusiasts, swirl in a generous dollop of creamy peanut butter into the mixture.
- Experiment with different dried berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or goji berries.
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a warming and comforting spice flavour.
- Amp up the protein content by incorporating protein powder or adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the mixture. This variation is perfect for those looking to increase their protein intake.
Chewy Granola Bars
These chewy granola bars are simple to make at home and loaded with wholesome ingredients like oats, seeds, and dried fruit.
Servings 16
Calories 229kcal
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Ingredients
- 150 g Unsalted Butter
- 60 g Light Brown Sugar
- 60 g Demerara Sugar
- 80 ml Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 275 g Porridge Oats
- 80 g Seeds I used pumpkin seeds & sunflower seeds
- 100 g Dried Fruit chopped - I used apricots, raisins & cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160 °fan/ 350°F/ Gas 4) and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter, sugars, honey, and vanilla extract over low heat, stirring occasionally until well combined.150 g Unsalted Butter, 60 g Light Brown Sugar, 60 g Demerara Sugar, 80 ml Honey, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Once the mixture is melted and combined, remove the pan from the heat. Add the porridge oats, seeds, and dried fruit to the pan, and mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly distributed and coated with the butter mixture.275 g Porridge Oats, 80 g Seeds, 100 g Dried Fruit
- Spoon the mixture into the lined baking tin and level the top with a spoon or spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 18 minutes or until lightly golden (Keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes to avoid overcooking). Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
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Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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