Low Gi Granola Bars Recipes

HEALTHY 5-INGREDIENT GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a "dough" like consistency. (Mine rolled into a ball.)
• Optional step: Toast your oats (and almonds if raw) in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw - I prefer the toasted flavor.
• Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl - set aside.
• Warm maple syrup (or agave or honey) and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout.
• Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (A loaf pan might work, but will yield thicker bars // adjust size of pan if altering batch size).
• Press down firmly until uniformly flattened - I use something flat, like a drinking glass, to press down and really pack the bars, which helps them hold together better.
• Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars (or 9 squares // as original recipe is written). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. I kept mine in the freezer to keep them extra fresh, but it isn't necessary.

HEALTHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the oats with the nuts and seeds in a mixing bowl with cinnamon.
• Melt coconut oil, rice malt syrup and vanilla in a pot and stir. Pour over top of the dry granola mix.
• Line a bkaing tray with baking paper and spread the granola evenly on top of the baking tray.
• Bake the granola for 20 minutes @ 175° Celcius. be sure to stir the granola half way through to cook the granola evenly and prevent the edges from burning.

LOW GI GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Perheat oven to 330 deg.
• Mix all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Add chocolate chips, egg whites, vanilla, honey, water and mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
• Pour mix into a greased 9X13 baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
• The almond flour tendo to brown quicker, hense the lower temperature You may need to add more time upon checking.
• Cool and cut into 2 oz. bars (you should be able to get 12 bars).
• makes 12, 2oz. bars.