Granola bars
8 servings
60 minutes
Granola bars are a nutritious and aromatic snack that comes from American cuisine. Their story begins with a love for healthy and convenient snacks that can be enjoyed on the go or after an active day. The flavor of these bars is rich and layered: the sweetness of raisins and honey harmonizes with the nutty crunch of almonds and pumpkin seeds, while a hint of cinnamon adds a cozy touch. Banana puree makes the texture soft, while oats provide heartiness and richness. These bars are perfect for a quick snack or healthy breakfast, and making them at home allows for ingredient experimentation.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl (oats, raisins, almonds, flaxseed, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, cinnamon).
- Oat flakes: 2 glasss
- Dark raisins: 190 g
- Almond: 120 g
- Peeled pumpkin seeds: 0.5 glass
- Sunflower seeds: 0.3 glass
- Flax seeds: 0.5 glass
- Ground cinnamon: 2 tablespoons
3
In a blender, whip ripe soft bananas with olive oil and honey into a smooth puree.
- Bananas: 3 pieces
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 5 tablespoon
4
Mix the puree and dry granola mixture until smooth.
5
Line the baking tray with parchment paper, add the mixture, and smooth it out with a spoon. Do not make the bars too thin to avoid drying out during baking.
6
Send the bars to the oven for about 25 minutes, then take them out and cut into desired shapes with a knife for easier breaking later.
7
Send the bars for another 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
8
After baking, cool on a rack and break into individual bars.