We all want the convenience of packaged granola bars… but many of us don’t want the preservatives & artificial flavors/colors that {usually} go along with them.
If there’s no time for homemade goodies, I tend to rely on Lara Bars for an on-the-go (unprocessed) snack. These Chocolate Coconut Almond Balls are similar to the Lara Bar taste and pretty darn good too!
My friend Andrea sent me this awesome recipe for homemade granola bars. I love when readers recommend recipes they enjoy… share the love, people! 🙂
Homemade Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 2c. rolled oats
- 1c. quick oats
- 1/2t cinnamon
- 1/8t salt
- 1/2c raw almonds (I used sliced honey-roasted almonds)
- 1-1.5T olive oil
- 1/3c pure maple syrup
- 1/4c honey
- 1/4c vanilla almond milk (I used skim milk)
- 1/4c shredded coconut
- 1/2c dried cherries or other dried fruit you like
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Process 2 cups rolled oats in food processor until flour-like. Mix “oat flour” with dry ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Spray small baking dish (I use 8×8) with non-stick spray, add mixture, and press down with spatula.
- Bake 15-20 minutes.
- Cool & cut into bars