Granola Bars Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Granola bars are crunchy and small sticky snack bars made using oats, nuts, butter and sweeteners. These bars are pressed and shaped and then refrigerated, so no baking is required. I usually make it as a quick breakfast or snack option. Its taste is sweet, nutritious and quite filling. It also keeps you full for longer periods of time.

These granola bars are good for both diet days and normal days. You can have it as a morning or evening snack, yes guilt-free. Children also like it because of the sweets added to it. It is very easy to make and does not require much effort. Even beginners can try it without any worries.

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About Granola Bars

Granola bars are homemade snack bars made by mixing roasted oats with a sticky sugar mixture. Once everything is mixed well, it is pressed and set to form bars. This is a no bake recipe and is very beginner friendly. You don’t need an oven or any special equipment. This can be easily done on the stove top.

This recipe has the crunchy texture of oats and nuts and a slight chewy flavor from the sugar and honey. Apart from this, the rice crisps in this recipe are lightly crunchy and the candies in between give a sweet taste. I added peanut butter for richness and it helps bind everything together nicely. Every bite looks balanced and delicious.

You can make it in many ways according to your taste. Add dried fruits, seeds, chocolate chips or different nuts as per your choice. You can even skip the candies and make it a little healthier. You can even skip the candies and make it healthier. Even a slight change in ingredients gives a different taste. You can adjust it based on your preference.

I usually make it on weekends and keep it in the fridge. It remains good for several days and helps a lot in case of sudden hunger.

Granola Bars Ingredients

• rolled oats – I added this for the base of the bars. It adds crispiness and makes it filling. You can fry it lightly for better taste.
• rice Krispies -It is added for extra light crunch. This makes the bar airy and not too heavy.
• M&M Candies – I used it for sweetness and color. This makes the bar especially enjoyable for children. You can also change it with gems.
• butter -The butter helps melt the sugar and bind everything together. This also increases prosperity. You can use any unsalted butter.
• peanut butter – I used it to add flavor and binding. This makes the bars a little creamier. You can use chunky or smooth.
• Brown sugar – It is used for sweetness and sticky texture. This helps the bars maintain their shape. You can also use regular sugar.
• Honey – Honey increases sweetness and helps in binding. It also gives a slight chewiness. If you want less sweetness then you can reduce it a little.
• vanilla essence – It is added for good aroma and taste. Even small amounts make a difference.
• mixed nuts – I added it for crunch. You can use any dry fruits like almonds and pistachios. Chop it finely to get a uniform mixture.

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How to Make Granola Bars Recipe Step by Step

1. Take rolled oats in a pan and fry it on low flame for 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add rice crisps in it.

2.Crush the M&M candy and add in (save some for topping). I crushed using my chapatti roller.

3.Give a quick mix and keep aside. – Take butter in a pan, add brown sugar in it

4. Add honey, then add peanut butter

5.Heat it until it melts. Cook on low flame till bubbles appear, now add oats mixture into it.

6.I forgot to add vanilla essence so added it at this stage. Stir vigorously, add chopped nuts.

7. Mix well until everything is well combined. Pour the mixture into a tin, level it using the back of a spoon.

8. Sprinkle with remaining M&M candies and press it down. Keep it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. I used aluminum foil for easier molding. Carefully remove it from the tin. Cut into small pieces and enjoy.

Serve as a snack or breakfast bar.

Expert Tips

• roasting oats – I make sure to roast the oats on low flame. It gives good aroma and crispness. Don’t burn it.
• sugar mixture – I cook sugar, honey and butter until bubbles form. This step is important for binding. Try not to cook half-cooked.
• pressing bars – I usually press the mixture tightly into the tray. Loose pressing will cause the bars to break later.
• to set time – I keep it in the fridge for enough time before cutting. This helps the bars to set properly.
• lining the tray – Before adding the mixture, I spread foil or butter paper on the tray. This helps in easy removal and clean cutting later.

serving and storage

Serve these as a breakfast bar or evening snack. It tastes good with milk or just like that. Always cut only after it is well set. Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It remains good for about a week.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip candy in this recipe?

Yes, you can skip and add more nuts or dry fruits instead.

2.Why are my bars breaking?

Most often because the sugar mixture was not cooked enough or the bars were not pressed tightly enough.

3.Can I use regular sugar?

Yes, you can use regular sugar. The taste will change slightly but will still work.

4.Do I always need to refrigerate?

It is better to refrigerate it so that the bars remain solid and fresh.

5.Can I put seeds?

Yes, you can add flax seeds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

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