July 5, 2014

Paleo "Granola Bars" [grain free and refined sugar free]


These "granola" bars are delicious as well as super good for you! I love to eat these for breakfast or before a run, but they also make good, healthy snacks. I adapted this recipe from Against All Grain, by putting in some of my favorite add-ins (raisins, and chia seeds!) and more of certain ingredients. I make this recipe a few times a week; my siblings l.o.v.e these "granola" bars anytime of the day!

 
 

Paleo "Granola" Bars

2 cups of nuts (I use mainly almonds, plus whatever I've got around: walnuts, pecans or peanuts)
1 cup of shredded, unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup of sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 cup of honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup peanut butter
3 Tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions:
  1. Combine the vanilla, honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. While the mixture is heating, place all of the nuts and in a food processor and chop until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
  3. In a bowl, stir together the chopped nuts, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds chia seeds and raisins.
  4. Remove the coconut oil mixture from the stove once it has melted, then stir in the nut mixture.
  5. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, then pour the granola bar mixture into the pan.
  6. Place another piece of parchment on top, and use your palms to press the mixture into the pan evenly. Make sure to pack it down as tightly as possible. .
  7. Place in the freezer to set for 2 hours. Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the bars into rectangles.
 

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