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Patience Lister
Scientific Writer - food, nutrition, health
Homemade Granola Bars
Published in iRun magazine's June 2015 issue
Homemade granola bars are a wholesome, all-natural way to boost your energy and fuel your hunger.
Ingredients:
½ cup dried dates, pitted
½ cup prunes
2 tbsp water
1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
½ cup sunflower seeds, hulled
¼ cup wheat germ
2 tbsp chia seeds
¼ cup dried coconut flakes
¼ cup coconut butter
1 tbsp maple sugar
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional ingredient: ¼ cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
Directions:
Process dates, prunes, and water in a food processor until a doughy consistency is reached. Add oats, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, chia seeds, dried coconut, and the optional dark chocolate. Process on low until well mixed. In a pot, warm the coconut butter and maple syrup until a runny paste is formed. Pour it over the batter and process on low until well mixed. Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper. Press batter into pan until level, then cool for 30 minutes. Cut into 12 bars and store covered in fridge.