Chewy Oat and Fruit Energy Bars
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
12
Time
45m
Serves
12
These perfectly chewy homemade granola bars are the perfect midday snack for a boost of energy and nutrients. Loaded with healthy fats, fibre and molasses, these are great for postpartum healing and chest feeding!
Snack
Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
2cups
Rolled Oats
1cup
Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened
1/2cup
Sunflower Seeds
1/2cup
Pumpkin Seed
1/2cup
Dried Cranberries
1/2cup
Dried Dates
1/2cup
Honey
3Tbsp
Coconut Sugar
2Tbsp
Blackstrap Molasses
3Tbsp
Ghee
1/2tsp
Sea Salt
1tsp
Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 300 and line a 3 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow the paper to extend over the sides to avoid any sticking of your bars.
2
In a large bowl, combine oats with seeds, coconut and dried fruit and set aside. In a small saucepan on medium heat combine honey, coconut sugar, molasses, ghee, sea salt and vanilla. Stir well and allow mixture to simmer for 1 minute.
3
Immediately pour honey mixture over oat and fruit mixture; toss gently to coat. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan (use wet hands to avoid sticking) Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
4
Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan, cut into 12 bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
5
Gluten free: use gluten free oats, Dairy free: use vegan butter
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Fran Allen, CNP is a non-diet certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on intuitive eating, achieving health at every size and dismantling diet culture. She uses her years of professional culinary experience to make meals fun, easy and satisfying.
