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Chewy Homemade Vegetarian Granola Bars – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Chewy Homemade Vegetarian Granola Bars

Tired of overpriced, sugar-laden store-bought granola bars? These chewy homemade granola bars are incredibly easy to make, endlessly customizable, and packed with wholesome ingredients. The perfect grab-and-go breakfast or healthy snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bar
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (113 g / 4 oz) coconut oil
  • 6 tablespoons (128 g / 4.5 oz) honey
  • 2 cups (160 g / 5.6 oz) rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons (14 g / 0.49 oz) toasted wheat germ
  • 3/4 teaspoon (2 g / 0.07 oz) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon (9 g / 0.32 oz) sesame seeds
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) raisins
  • 1/2 cup (70 g / 2.47 oz) chopped peanuts
  • For denser, less crumbly bars, press the mixture very firmly into the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup or glass.
  • Feel free to customize! Swap the raisins and peanuts for equal amounts of other dried fruits, nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting. For extra clean slices, chill the entire slab in the refrigerator for 30 minutes first.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Grease and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the bars out later.
  3. In a small saucepan, gently melt the coconut oil and honey together over low heat, stirring until fully combined.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry : rolled oats, toasted wheat germ, ground cinnamon, and sesame seeds.
  6. Pour the melted coconut oil and honey mixture over the dry and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Stir in the lightly beaten eggs until well combined, then fold in the raisins and chopped peanuts.
  8. Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan.
  9. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, press the mixture down firmly and evenly to create a compact layer.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out and cutting into 16 bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 12g

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