No Bake Granola Bars With Carob Drizzle Food

NO-BAKE DARK CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sunflower seeds and slivered almonds
• Stir together the chocolate-hazelnut spread, almond butter and honey in a small saucepot set over medium-low heat. Cook until just melted and combined, about 2 minutes.
• Pour the chocolate mixture over the oats, seeds and nuts. Sprinkle with the salt and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the chocolate chunks and toss to combine.
• Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cool for 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS WITH CAROB DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Place the dates in a medium bowl, cover with 2 cups hot water and soak for 30 minutes, until softened.
• Line a 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on at least two sides. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine the oats, puffed rice cereal, almonds, 1 cup of the carob chips, dried cherries, sunflower seeds and flaked coconut. Mix until evenly combined.
• Add the softened dates and their soaking water to a blender along with the cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, 1 minute.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the almond butter and 1 1/2 cups of the date syrup. (Refrigerate the extra date syrup for another use; see Cook's Note.) Add the almond butter mixture to the bowl with the oats and mix together with a rubber spatula or clean hands until evenly combined. When you squeeze the granola in your hands, it should hold together like a wet dough.
• Firmly pack the granola into the prepared pan. Flatten the top by lightly spraying the bottom of a 1-cup metal measuring cup and pressing down on the granola to compact it as much as possible. There should be about 3/4 inch between the granola and the rim of the pan. Cover with foil and freeze for 2 hours.
• When the granola has set, remove the foil. Melt the remaining 1/2 cup carob chips with the coconut oil in the microwave. Immediately drizzle the melted carob over the granola. Let set at room temperature or, for faster results, freeze for 5 minutes.
• Once the carob has set, use the foil overhang to lift the granola from the pan. Cut the granola into 24 bars by cutting it into 3 strips on the 9-inch side (every 3 inches) and 8 strips on the 13-inch side (about every 1 1/2 inches).
• Serve immediately or wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for a quick on-the-go snack.

NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Put the honey, brown sugar, and oil in a small pot and bring to a boil. Put the granola in a large bowl and pour the sugar mixture over the top while mixing; stir until the granola is well coated.
• Press into an 8- or 9-inch square pan and let cool in the fridge. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine cereal, rolled oats and raisins; set aside.
• In small saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Stir in peanut butter and vanilla; blend until smooth.
• Pour over cereal mixture; mix well.
• Press into ungreased 13"x 9" pan.
• Cool; cut into 24 bars.

NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9 x 13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Mix rolled oats, cereal, craisins, coconut and almonds in a large bowl. Set aside. (I cut the coconut with two knives so it will not be stringy.)
• In a saucepan, mix corn syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir just to blend well.
• Pour over oats and fruit mixture. Stir and mix well. Press mixture firmly onto pan. (I place a piece of wax paper on top while pressing hard.) Let cool and cut into bars. Store in air-tight container. Freezes well, if securely wrapped.
• Enjoy!

NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Stir oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, honey, cranberries, chocolate chips, and almonds together in a bowl; press into a 9x11-inch baking dish, using the back of a spatula to press into a flat layer.
• Refrigerate mixture at least 1 hour.
• Cut into 12 bars and wrap each individually in plastic wrap for storage.