Thursday, September 22, 2011

Granola Bars

Here's what you need:


1/2 c. salted dry roasted peanuts
1/2 c. roasted Sunflower nuts (kernals)
1/2 c. chopped almonds
1/4 c. toasted wheat germ
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. craisins
2 c. rolled oats
2 c. rice Krispie cereal
1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. honey
1 tbsp. vanilla

Here's how to make it:

Mix together the first eight ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.


Combine peanut butter, brown sugar, honey and corn syrup in a medium, microwave safe bowl.


Microwave on high for approximately two minutes.
Due to variations in microwaves, I divide the time and stir about every 30 seconds, watch it carefully or it will burn.

Add vanilla and stir until blended.


Add mixture to dry ingredients.


Stir until coated.


Spoon mixture into an 9"x 13" pan coated with nonstick spray.
The pan size is up to you. The instructions say to use an 8" square pan, it just depends on what size you want them and how thick you want them.

Press down firmly (it helps to spray fingers with nonstick spray). Let sit for about an hour.


Cut into bars.

I wrap mine in foil to store.


I hope you have fun with recipe.


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Granola

8 c. old fashion rolled oats (not the quick oats)
1 c. raw wheat germ
1/2 c. ground flax seed
1 1/2 to 2 c. nuts (I usually do a half cup of sliced almonds, 1/2 c. pumpkin kernels 1/2 c sunflower seeds and some cashews)...
1/2 c cocoa powder
optional: unsweetened shredded coconut 1 c.
Mix

In a stove pan barely melt
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c water
1/2 c. coconut oil
optional: 1 Tbsp maple or vanilla

Mix liquid and dry ingredients together (this will take a bit)
Put on cookie sheets and bake at 250, stiring every 20 minutes till dry. This will take 45-90 min. Sprinkle with a little dried fruit or fresh fruit.
*optional, soak any of the nuts and seeds to sprout overnight and add them to your granola in the morning for added nutrition.
*all the items are found in the bulk section of winco. I would suggest getting them raw so they still have the enzymes.