Coconut Oil No Corn Syrup Granola Bars Food

HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
• Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
• Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
• Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

COCONUT OIL (NO CORN SYRUP) GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil.
• Remove from heat and add one cup of oats, unsweetened coconut, raisins, sesame seeds and flax seeds.
• Stir well.
• Spread into 8 1/2" x 11" pan.
• Chill for two hours, then cut into bars.

NO-CORN-SYRUP GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• I like the almonds sliced and the walnuts whirred in a food processor.
• Mix the dry ingredients, and toast at 400 º for 12 minutes, stirring after 5.
• Mix the wet ingredients and heat to a simmer.
• Then combine the two parts, and press firmly into a wax paper lined pan (9 x 13"). Allow to cool and rest for 2-3 hours until set.
• Then turn out onto a cutting board and cut by adding pressure straight down with a large knife.
• "Cooking" time is for setting.

COCONUT GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the oats in a bowl and toss with the oil until thoroughly coated. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment and spread the oats in an even layer on the parchment. Place in the oven and toast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the grains are lightly toasted. They should have darkened slightly and should smell toasty. Remove from the oven, return to the bowl, and add the coconut, spices, salt and nuts. Stir together. Turn the oven down to 300 degrees.
• Place the honey and vanilla in a saucepan or container that can accommodate at least three times the volume of the honey, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the oat mixture. Stir until the oat mixture is evenly coated with honey.
• Oil a 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan and line with parchment. Oil the parchment. Scrape the granola mixture into the pan and spread in an even layer. Place in the oven for 25 minutes, until just golden. Do not allow to become too brown, or the bars will be too hard. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely, then cut into 2-inch squares. Some of the mixture may crumble when you do this, but crumbles are tasty little morsels! Store in a tin or container.