Granola Protein Bars
Dr. Eva
22
30 minutes
174
Weight Loss
Easy
Try these nutrition filled granola bars. These bars are no-bake and great to prepare ahead of time. To be eaten at breakfast, on the move or as a delicious filling snack throughout the day. Naturally vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 100g chopped brazil nuts
- 100g chopped cashew nuts
- 50g shelled pistachio nuts
- 100g toasted coconut flakes
- 100g dried cranberries
- 100g wheat-free oat bran
- 50g flaxseeds
- 50g chia seeds
- 100g coconut oil
- 50ml maple syrup
Directions
- Line a 33cm x 23cm (13 inch x 9 inch) metal baking tin with parchment paper.
- Heat the coconut oil and maple syrup in a small pan over low heat. Stir until completely melted and combined. Set aside.
- Place the oat bran, cashew nuts, brazil nuts, and pistachio nuts in a non-stick pan. Toast gently over a low heat until golden in colour.
- Place the nut mixture in a bowl of an electric mixer.
- Pour in the rest of the ingredients, as well as the coconut and maple syrup liquid.
- Mix on a low setting with the paddle attachment for 30 seconds, or until just combined.
- Transfer to the baking tin and spread out evenly. Pressing the granola bar mixture gently and firmly into the base of the tray.
Cut the mixture into 22 even-sized bars and place the tin in the fridge overnight.
