Thursday, June 14, 2012

Fergie's No Bake Granola Bars




Sick of spending money on granola bars that are full of sugar, preservatives and
no true nutritional value?  I made these for my kids who all play sports and are always hungry. 
Easy to make, super yummy and with way more goodness than store bought. 
3 Cups Raw Oats 
1 Cup Whole Grain Cereal (I used Cascadian Farm Whole Grain Squares), Hand Crumbled 
1/2 Cut Raw Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds
1/2 Cup Raw Sesame Seeds
1/2 Cup Raw Hemp Seeds
1 Package Graham Crackers, Hand Crumbled
1 Package Milk, Semi-Sweet or Carob Chips 
1/2 Teaspoon Salt 

4 oz. Organic Grass Fed Butter, Unsalted 
1/2 Cup Coconut Nectar or Agave Nectar 
1 Cup Raw Honey 
1/2 Cup Almond Butter 
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter 
1 Tablespoon Vanilla 


Start building all your dry ingredients... 


This is the cereal I used... 


Use your hands to crumble it up... 


Combine the sunflower seeds... 


And the sesame seeds in a dry pan and toast for just a couple of minutes... 
Do not leave unattended they will burn! 


They should only be lightly toasted... 


Combine in the bowl... 


Add the flaxseeds... 



Add the crumble graham crackers... 



Whenever you are going to measure a syrup or honey... spray your measuring cup 
with cooking spray... It will make your life much easier... 


Measure your butter, syrups, vanilla ... 


Add the peanut butter and the almond butter... Simmer on low and whisk continuously 
until smooth... 


Don't forget your chips.... 


Remove the mixture from heat and add the honey... Allow to cool if you want the chocolate chips to stay whole... add when warm and it will melt the chips... 




Add the mixture... 


Using your hands get in there and mix well... 


Spray a large casserole ... 


Press down with your hands or spatula...  Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm... 


Cut and enjoy!!! 




They are amazing!!!!!  

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