SUNFLOWER GRANOLA BARS
Filled to the brim with sunflower seeds, pistachios (or your favorite nut), peanut butter, and flaxseed meal, they pack a punch full of texture, heart healthy fats, and fiber. Plus, they're delicious and incredibly satisfying. Easy to make and loaded with flavor, you can customize these granola bars to include your favorite ingredients. For example, you can substitute any kind of chopped nuts for the sunflower seeds or peanuts, or swap out a different kind of nut butter in place of the peanut butter. It is important that you use ground flaxseeds, available at natural food stores. If you buy whole flaxseeds, you can grind them at home in your spice grinder. If you're gluten-sensitive, be sure your oats are gluten-free. For soy-free, use a soy-free vegan butter. From Robin Roberson's new book Nut Butter Universe and posted on The Vegan Chickpea. I love Robin's recipes!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325*F. Lightly grease a 8" square baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, pistachios, raisins, and coconut in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, peanut butter, butter, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is desolved and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the apple juice, vanilla, and baking soda, and remove from heat.
- Pour into the oats mixture and stir until well combined. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top and top with another pan or a book that will fit inside the baking pan to weigh it down. Use your hands to press down on the weight firmly and evenly so that the mixture spreads evenly in the pan. Remove the weight and the plastic wrap and bake for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until firm. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 bars and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 189.1, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 23.3, Protein 11.4
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Sherine Achieng
[email protected]These granola bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them.
Richard Morris
[email protected]I'm not a fan of sunflower seeds, so I substituted them with chopped walnuts. The bars turned out great!
CarribbeanQueen32
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my granola bars turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.
Daniel McLaughlin
[email protected]These granola bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less honey next time.
Nephi Forrest
[email protected]I'm always looking for new granola bar recipes and this one is a keeper. The bars are delicious and they're packed with healthy ingredients. I'll definitely be making them again.
Xamdi Cilmi
[email protected]These granola bars are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste so good. I love that they're made with healthy ingredients too.
Goodwish Kauswa
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy granola bar recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The bars were easy to make and they turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Darkshow
[email protected]These granola bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with nutrients and they taste great. I highly recommend them.
Justin Rivers
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of granola bars, but these ones are actually really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice chewy texture.
ojhoppy219
[email protected]These granola bars are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Sanjay Chaurasya
[email protected]I've made these granola bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect snack to have on hand for busy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Jiapsi Marquez
[email protected]These granola bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're packed with healthy ingredients like oats, nuts, and seeds.