Granola Protein Bars
Dr. Eva
22
30 minutes
174
Weight Loss
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.
