I enjoy the challenge of trying to make homemade versions of foods that people purchase everyday. The most recent thing we have tried is granola bars. The recipe I am posting today is the one we like best so far. It makes a chewier bar which we prefer. The neat thing that I have found with granola bars is I can add whatever "extras" I want. Justin and I aren't too fond of coconut so, instead of using the coconut, I ground peanuts and almonds and substituted them in. I really like the chocolate chips and I've also added craisins, raisins, and dates. I like to put them all in the same bars. I enjoy the different textures and flavors it gives the bars. Justin prefers fewer "extras". I love taking the same basic recipe and adding whatever I want. Enjoy!!
4 cups old fashioned oats
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup chocolate chips*
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir to combine.
5. Place granola mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a rectangle, about 13 x 9 x 1 inch thick.
6. Bake for 40 minutes.
7. Allow to cool completely then cut into 3 x 1 inch bars.**
* You can substitute raisins or other dried fruit for the chocolate chips.
** Individually wrapped, the bars will remain fresh for several weeks.
No comments:
Post a Comment