Apple Granola Bars
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I don’t know what it is about this fall but I’m on a total granola bar kick! I think I blame energy ball week. I loved having healthy snacks on hand but if I’m being honest… granola bars take so much less effort than energy balls! No need to roll out the balls, just press and let them set! When I was brainstorming flavors, I knew I needed to try an apple version. Fall is here and one of my favorite fall activities is stocking up on apples at a local orchard and making as many apple treats as possible. These apple granola bars turned out delicious! They disappear quite quickly in our house! Healthier Granola BarsI’m not sure when the last time you looked at your granola bar ingredient list and nutrition facts but… most are pretty alarming! The ingredient list is so long and half of the ingredients are either synonyms for sugar or are unrecognizable! I wanted to create healthier granola bars that use whole food ingredients, natural sweeteners and have simple ingredient lists. Mission accomplished! These apple granola bars are guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults! Easy Granola Bar Ingredients
How to Make Easy Granola BarsPrep pan – Start by lining a square baking pan with parchment paper. I like to use large paper clips to clamp it down so it stays in place. Combine dry ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cereal, dried apples and chocolate chips. Create healthy syrup – In a pot on medium heat, combine the honey and coconut oil. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously. Once bubbling for 30 seconds, remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Make sure you cook the mixture until it’s bubbling! This reduces the mixture and is what helps hold the bars together. Combine wet and dry ingredients – Pour the warm mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated. The chocolate chips might melt a bit but that’s okay! Press mixture – Pour the mixture into the pan lined with parchment paper and lightly press so the mixture is even. Top with remaining apple chunks and chocolate chips and and press firmly with your hands. You’ll really want to press the mixture down well so the bars hold together well. I like to put a piece of parchment paper on top of the mixture so my hands don’t get super sticky. Refrigerate – Once the bars are fully pressed, place the pan in the fridge for two hours to allow the bars to set. Once the bars are solid or hard to the touch, remove them from the pan, place on a cutting board and slice into 10 bars. How to Store Granola BarsThese bars will stay together best if you store them in the refrigerator! They will keep for 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge. If you want to store them longer, wrap individually and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Ingredient VariationsWondering about different ingredient substitutions? Here are some that come to mind.
Too Dry or Crumbly?Two things likely happened if your granola bars are too dry or crumbly: 1. You didn’t let the honey and coconut oil mixture come to a low boil. Cooking until the mixture bubbles reduces the mixture and is the “glue” that holds the bars together! 2. You didn’t press hard enough! You really want to press the mixture into the pan lined with parchment paper. Put your back into it and compact that mixture! If you can’t “save” your granola bars I bet they’re still delicious enjoyed like granola! Just be sure to follow these tips for next time. More Granola Bar Recipes to Try:
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DescriptionThese apple granola bars are the perfect fall snack with dried apple chunks, white chocolate chips and cinnamon. They’re both chewy and crispy and are so delicious. Ingredients
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