Granola High Energy Bars
Snack
These bars are certainly tasty and make for a great on the move snack.
For Intensive Exercise
Performance Benefits
The main benefit of granola bars is that they make a convenient snack if you are on the go or need a pre or post-training snack. Outside of that, consider them as a tasty treat!
Health Benefits
These bars are high in fibre, which helps keep our bowels healthy and improve cholesterol levels.
Expert Tips
If you can resist your urges, stick to 1 or 2 bars to avoid consuming large calories.
Equipment
- 8x8 pan
- Medium-sized pan
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Almond butter
- 5 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 120 g Oats
- 70 g Mixed seeds
- 4 tbsp Cocoa nibs
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pan on medium heat, melt nut butter, coconut oil and honey (Do not boil or caramelise).
- Remove from heat, quickly add the remaining dry ingredients and mix well.
- Spread mix in shallow, non-stick 8x8 pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Remove from pan and cut into small sizes to make 15 bars.
Notes
1 portion of "Granola High Energy Bars" is equivalent to 70g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1personCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 25.1gProtein: 9gFat: 22.7gSaturated Fat: 7.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.4gSodium: 79mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 10.8gVitamin A: 2.2ugCalcium: 122mgIron: 2.9mg
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