I had the itch to bake again this weekend and I finally got to bake these savory and sweet bars on Monday.
I already had two of these today, and two Monday…((pace yourself Amanda.))
These flavorful bars are semi-healthy, but you can make them healthier by substituting the butter for a banana. I actually intended on using banana, but the ones I saw at the store looked awful!
The combination of protein, fruit and chocolate make these a perfect post-run treat. Basically I am excited about my run tomorrow so I have an excuse to mow another one down.
It will be my first run since my first 10K on Saturday, so that is also a little exciting with my new-found confidence in my running. But maybe not as exciting as this salty and sweet creation.
Fruits ‘n Nuts Granola Bar {Print Recipe}
Adapted from my Homemade Scotchie Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 3 TBS Chia seeds + 9 TBS warm water to make Chia gel
- 1/2 cup butter, slightly melted
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp raspberry extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups crunchy peanutbutter
- 4 + 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chopped craisins
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (with a heavy hand if you love chocolate like me…)
How To:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, chia gel, and almond extract. (I need a larger one…if you have an extra…send it my way. Thanks!)
- Add crunchy peanutbutter.
- Try to distribute baking powder and baking soda into the mix evenly.
- Add oats. Fold in chocolate chips and craisins.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Smoosh dough onto a 8×11 cake pan.
- Pack down HARD!
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are a little brown.
- Wait 10-15 minutes before cutting. Cut into granola bars OR use the crumbled bits for granola on yogurt, icecream and more!
Okay, time to watch Chopped! ((addicted))
Have a great night friends!
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