Try these homemade Granola Bars as prepared by Stef from Healthylicious. These are ideal as a breakfast or for a quick snack between meals.
Makes 12
All you have to do is:
Lamb Brand Walnuts (or any other type of nut), 50g
Lamb Brand Pumpkin Kernels (or any other type of seed), 2 tbsp.
Lamb Brand Dark Chocolate Flakes, 1 tbsp.
Rolled wholegrain oats, 125g
Vita Natura Dates, 75g
Coconut oil / tahini / peanut butter (or any other type of nut butter), 2 tbsp.
Honey / maple syrup, 2 tbsp.
Fresh Orange, Squeezed, 1
All you have to do is:
- Line a small baking sheet with baking paper.
- Place the oats and seeds in a medium bowl. Chop the nuts and add to the bowl.
- Slice the dates lengthwise to remove the pit then cut into smaller pieces.
- Place the dates in a microwave-safe bowl together with coconut oil and honey.
- Microwave for a minute and let it cool. Meanwhile, squeeze the orange and mix in the juice together with the liquid ingredients in the microwave-safe bowl.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the baking sheet.
- Top the mixture with dark chocolate chips, if using.
- Press the mixture into the baking sheet.
- Let sit in the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes to harden
- Lift the mixture off the baking sheet and transfer it onto a chopping board.
- Cut in slices or squares and remove the baking paper.
Note: You can prepare these bars in advance and store in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for longer storage for an easy grab-and-go snack.