Blueberry Granola Bars Food

CHEWY BLUEBERRY SUNFLOWER SEED GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8″ x 8″ pan with parchment paper, allowing it to go up the opposing sides (see first photo in blog post for reference). Coat the parchment paper with non-stick spray or lightly grease with butter or oil.
• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, oat flour, salt, sunflower seeds, coconut, and blueberries.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the sunflower seed butter and butter at 50% power until melted, about 30-40 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir in the maple syrup, light corn syrup, water, and vanilla extract.
• Pour wet ingredients over dry and toss until well-incorporated and evenly crumbly.
• Pour into baking dish and press very firmly and evenly with clean hands so that the bars mold to the shape of the pan.
• Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until set and golden-brown on top.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Place in refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to help make sure the bars set. Remove from refrigerator and, using the parchment paper "handles," lift bars from baking dish and place onto a cutting board. Peel sides of parchment paper down and, using a sharp serrated knife, cut into 16 squares.
• Bars keep for 3 - 4 days at room temperature stacked in an airtight container.

BLUEBERRY GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• lightly grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• In a medium sized saucepan combine honey, brown sugar, oil, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 2 minutes with out stirring.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and blueberries. Stir in honey mixture until thoroughly blended.
• Spread into the prepared baking pan, gently pressing mixture flat. Bake until lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
• Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack. Cut into 1 1/2 by 3 inch bars.

BLUEBERRY GRANOLA WITH ALMONDS AND HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250° F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, honey, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg.
• Add the oats and nuts to the bowl. Using a spatula, stir until well-combined.
• Spread granola in an even layer on one or two baking sheets (depending on size). Cook for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.*
• Remove from oven and stir one more time. Add dried blueberries. Once cool, store in a Ziploc bag or airtight container. Enjoy!

EASY HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl add all of the ingredients except the dried blueberries.
• With a spatula or your hands mix everything together making sure the coconut oil and syrup has coated all of the ingredients.
• Spread the granola out onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes mixing around the mixture at least twice with a spatula during baking.
• Let cool and then add the dried blueberries tossing well.

BLUEBERRY GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325F and grease and line an 8x8 inch square pan.
• Place oats, blueberries and sugar into a large bowl and stir until combined.
• Add in oil, honey and vanilla extract and stir until all the oats are coated in oil and honey.
• Tip into greased pan and level with a spatula or your (very clean) hands.
• Place in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until lightly golden and it feels slightly crisp to the touch.
• Leave to cool in the pan completely, then slice into 9-12 bars.
• Bars will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature for 4 days.