So I love granola bars; they are a quick on the go snack. However, I have found MANY bars have sugar in them and obviously most are not gluten free (if they are they are way too expensive). So I have come up with a solution! I made my own! This recipe is SO easy, there is NO cooking involved! I love recipes like that, don't you? Let's get to it!
Granola Bars
1 cup Raisins (regular or golden are fine)
1/4 cup Honey
1/4 cup Peanut Butter
1 cup Toasted Nuts (almonds or pecans work best but you can use a variety)
1 1/2 cup Oats
1. In a small bowl microwave the peanut butter and honey for 30 seconds and stir so it is mixed well.
2. In a food processor, puree the raisins until they become a paste (it will look like fig newton filling). 3. In a large bowl combine ALL ingredients, mix well.
4. Press into an 8x8 pan lined with wax paper for easy removal.
5. Freeze the bar for about 40 minutes or until set firm, I like to wait until its nearly frozen solid.
6. Remove the bars from the pan and cut into desired sizes, I like to individually cut them, wrap them in plastic and keep them stored in the freezer; taking one out when I am on the run and letting it defrost a little before eating it nice and cold.
VARIATIONS: You can use almost any dried fruit instead of raisins (figs, cranberries, etc.)
Choose the nuts you like and use those instead, I like to roast the nuts in the oven to bring out the flavor more.
Feel free to make these unhealthy by adding chocolate chips or M&Ms if you wish (that will make them NOT sugar free)
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