Friday, July 9, 2010

Honestly, the World's Awesomest Homemade Granola Bars

I don't normally do recipes but this recipe is too good not to share with you girls! My friend shared this awesome recipe for homemade granola bars on her blog.I made them  for my girls. Now, I happen to be obsessed with making and feeding to my girls, and grabbing a nibble myself too! There is something reassuring and organic about  making food with love for your children and knowing what's in it, no preservatives!So, I tried this recipe once  a few several times , its a big hit in our house. In fact, I just made a big batch for this weekend! My girls are so excited, we have a blast making it together and then we enjoy it as a snack with a huge glass of organic milk(Can't do the hormones for my girls..but that is an entirely different post!) It's also super awesome as a topping on French Vanilla yogurt! You know me, if its good for my readers and our kids, I've got to share. Below is the recipe! Enjoy!
RECIPE
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • 3/4 cut shredded coconut
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or raisins or other dried fruit of your choice!

Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.




 Line 9x13 pan with foil and spread mixture.



Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, let cool a bit and then cut into squares.
Wrap in cling wrap and eat with in about a week. They are still good after a week, but dry out a bit and become  crumbly.

  This recipe and pictures are from my friend Jenica over at Magnolia and Boothe! She has some amazing recipes and great green ideas, if anyone is interested.Stop by and tell her hi!

11 comments:

  1. I am SO trying this. YUM! I'm a fiend for granola type things, flapjacks and bars etc. YUM. OK now my mouth's watering. I'm off to make some caramel pancakes. My newest Friday treat. :)

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  2. GREAT SITE!! These look scrumptious!! I can't wait to explore more!! I am your newest FRIDAY follower!

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    -Karissa

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  3. YUM!!! I bookmarked this post for later tonight :)

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  4. I've actually been looking for a good granola bar recipe - seriously! I'm going to save this, and try it, they look yummy. Just stopping by from Fun Follow Friday, so I'm following you now. :) Please feel free to visit me any time, and have yourself a great weekend!

    Kristin
    http://born2bemom.blogspot.com/

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  5. Those look so good I think I'll just come on over....

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  6. That looks delish and healthy! Great snack and treat for the kids and us Moms :)

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  7. Those look good.. just found you on Fun Follow Friday!

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  8. Those look so delicious!! We love granola bars.

    Following from Friendly Friday Follow!! :) Hopefully you can visit us back and do the same!! Have a great weekend!

    http://theartsymom.tk

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  9. Hello! These look aweesome! Stopping by from Follow Me Friday! Great blog! Hope you get a chance to stop by my blog!
    Lisa
    http://my2centsfl.blogspot.com

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  10. Oh my gosh, putting this into my recipe box now! These look so simple and so delicious. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  11. Those look so yummy!
    Glad you stopped by Friendly Friday! :)

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