My daughter requested that I get this recipe from a friend's mother. Turns out she found it on The Sisters Cafe. It is a great recipe and comes together quickly. I have substituted the peanutbutter for almond butter with great results.
Healthy Granola
Bars
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2
cups old-fashioned oats
1/2
c. flax seed, milled
1/4
c. quinoa
3/4
c. shelled sunflower seeds
1
c. chopped nuts (any kind or combination)
1
c. shredded coconut
1/2
to 1 tsp. cinnamon (desired amount)
1/2
tsp. salt
1/2
c. brown sugar or organic agave nectar
1/2
c. honey
2
tsp. molasses
4
T. butter
2
tsp. vanilla
4
T. peanut butter (we used a scant 1/2 cup)
1
c. dried, chopped fruit (optional) (We used craisins and raisins)
1.
mix first 8 ingredients together and place on a rimmed baking sheet. toast in
a 400 degree oven for 12 minutes. stir and let cool at least 15 minutes.
2.
bring next 4 ingredients to a simmer, stirring continuously. stir in the
vanilla and peanut butter and cool for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
put the toasted ingredients and dried fruit in a large bowl and pour the
liquid ingredients over it. mix very well.
4.
place parchment or wax paper in the rimmed baking sheet and butter the top
side, then place the granola bar mixture in the pan. put another butter sheet
of paper, buttered side down, on top of the mixture and press down. roll with
a rolling pin to make it very tight, smooth, and even.
5.
let set for 2-3 hours and cut into desired bar size. makes about 20-24 bars.
package in snack size bags or an airtight container. if not using within next
few days, store in freezer. they keep very well, and thaw quickly. (really
yummy frozen, too!)
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