Healthy Food Gift Idea: All Natural Granola Bars
December 04, 2011I’m always looking for new granola bars recipes to try since it’s one of mine and my 3 kid’s favorite snacks. I saw a version of this bar recipe on The Whole Kitchen by my friend Jenn which was adapted from a talented Cookbook Author (who I also know) Camilla’s Enlightened Cooking. These Homemade, All-Natural Granola Bars were a huge hit with the kids. I was so excited to share this recipe for a healthy homemade holiday food gift option. These make a great breakfast, afternoon snack or pre-workout offering. I even break them up and stir them into nonfat Greek Yogurt for a wonderful high protein breakfast. You can see me making these on Monday on NBC 13 “Daytime Alabama” at 11:30 CST on my food television segment on featuring healthy homemade food gift ideas.
Homemade All-Natural Granola Bars
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
18 minutes
Yield:
12 to 16 servings
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped nuts (I used almonds, pistachios, walnuts, pecans)
1/2 cup finely chopped seeds (I used pumpkin seeds and no salt sunflower seeds)
1/3 cup finely chopped any variety/combination dried fruit (I used dried apricots, mangos and dried cherries and unsweetened coconut)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup finely chopped seeds (I used pumpkin seeds and no salt sunflower seeds)
1/3 cup finely chopped any variety/combination dried fruit (I used dried apricots, mangos and dried cherries and unsweetened coconut)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and coat with cooking spray
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Add cinnamon and honey, mixing well.
3. Pour nut mixture into prepared pan. Using wax paper, press down evenly until mixture is tight in pan.
4. Bake 18 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool at least 30 minutes. Use the sides of foil to lift the bars from the pan. Do not try to remove from foil—they will stick. Cut into bars.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Add cinnamon and honey, mixing well.
3. Pour nut mixture into prepared pan. Using wax paper, press down evenly until mixture is tight in pan.
4. Bake 18 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool at least 30 minutes. Use the sides of foil to lift the bars from the pan. Do not try to remove from foil—they will stick. Cut into bars.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
8 Responses to “Healthy Food Gift Idea: All Natural Granola Bars”
Amy says:
December, 04 2011at 11:57 am
These are right up my alley. On my to-do list!
Stephanie says:
December, 04 2011at 11:59 am
What a great looking recipe and so easy. Fun packaging too
December, 04 2011at 12:34 pm
They look awesome and I love making my own granola and snack bars...healthier (unless I go wild with the choc chips...lol) and definitely cheaper and taste better than store bought!
Yours are great looking :)
December, 05 2011at 11:42 am
I always enjoy making my own granola, but I haven't tried granola bars. Really like knowing exactly what's in them :-)
Asmita says:
December, 05 2011at 10:48 pm
What a wonderful idea for a gift! Might make these to gift my daughter's teacher.
December, 05 2011at 05:42 pm
These are full of such great tasting and good for you ingredients! Love them.
December, 06 2011at 12:11 pm
What Marla said. :) Love granola bars - when they come out of a home kitchen, not a shiny wrapper. Great recipe Alison!












