Best Homemade Healthy Granola Bars Recipe-Energy Bars

Ingredients for Healthy Granola Bar Recipe


    2 1/2 cups rolled oats
    3/4 cups flax seed
    1/4 cup sesame seed
    1 cup chopped almonds (optional: any other kind of nuts, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds)
    1/2 cups shredded coconut
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 cup pure honey
    4 tablespoon coconut oil
    1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
    1 cup dried cranberries (optional: other chopped dried fruits or dark chocolate chips)



NOTE: If you are on a low-sugar or low-salt diet, decrease the amount. It's up to you! You can also substitute for Stevia packets.
How to Make Homemade Healthy Granola Energy bars


    1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine the rolled oats, flax seeds, sesame seed, and almonds. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Toast for about 15-30 minutes until golden. Be sure to stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.
 
2.In a large bowl, put vanilla, honey, butter (or coconut oil) and brown sugar. Microwave for 1 minute until it slightly boils and the sugar is dissolved.

3. In a large bowl, combine sea salt, coconut, cinnamon, and dried cranberries.
 
4.When the oat mixture is finished toasting, add it to the coconut mixture and stir.
 
5.Add honey mixture and stir.

6. Line a 9" x 13" baking pan with waxed paper ( or spray with Pam). Spread the mixture in the baking pan and press to create a smooth surface. Place another piece of waxed paper (saran paper works fine too)on top and press down tightly until it's even.

7. Place pan in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to cool completely. Use a knife to cut into bars.