Homemade Healthy Granola Bars
These homemade healthy granola bars are the best postpartum snack! I make a big batch, cut into squares and store in the freezer. Then simply take out and devour when postpartum hunger gets the better of me. My children love them. My husband loves them. This recipe will make roughly ten very big slices, or twenty moderate squares. Be warned they disappear quickly. They are extremely quick to make. And very easy to store in the freezer. Lasting for months. (Although admittedly ours have never lasted that long!) Serve them straight from the freezer. They don't need to defrost. In fact if you leave them out for too long they will start to fall apart. Again, we never have that problem! They are sweet, nutrient dense and crunchy! The absolute best postpartum snack for tired Mums.
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Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Cup measure
- 3/4 Cup measure
- 1/2 Cup measure
- 1 Spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 20cm x 20cm baking tin
- Parchment paper
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Chopping board
Ingredients
- ½ cup Melted coconut oil
- 1 ½ cups Peanut butter (smooth) (1 jar or 340g)
- ½ cup Agave syrup
- 4 cups Puffed rice
- 1 cup Mixed seeds
- ¾ cup Sultanas (or raisins)
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips (good quality)
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil (if very cold).
- Combine 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of agave syrup and 1/2 cup soft coconut oil in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 4 cups of puffed rice.
- Add 1 cup of mixed seeds.
- Add 3/4 cups of sultanas or raisins.
- Mix well with a large spoon or spatula.
- Line a 20cm x 20cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- Evenly spoon the mixture into the baking dish and press down firmly.
- Place in the freezer for at least 20 minutes, before removing to cut into slices using a sharp knife. Store in a freezer safe container and enjoy!
Servings: 10 Large slices