https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/healthy-granolaenergy-bars-2 • Posted by Lisa H.
I have a 2 year old son who has never had a granola bar. Every brand I see in the store is has nuts or dairy or soy (all of which he is allergic to), so I decided to learn how to make my own. I began with what I thought would be a quick search online. However, I was shocked at the amount of sugar in all these so-called healthy recipes! It took me a while to find something I could work with. I finally found Ellie Krieger's Energy bar recipe at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/energy-bars-recipe/index.html . I changed the recipe up a bit based on my son's allergies and what I had on-hand, but it is based off of Ellie's original recipe. These bars taste great! They are not overly sweet and sticky. However, every bite has a taste of dried fruit or sunflower seeds. Also, they are surprisingly filling. They really remind me a lot of a Cliff Bar.
I have a 2 year old son who has never had a granola bar. Every brand I see in the store is has nuts or dairy or soy (all of which he is allergic to), so I decided to learn how to make my own. I began with what I thought would be a quick search online. However, I was shocked at the amount of sugar in all these so-called healthy recipes! It took me a while to find something I could work with. I finally found Ellie Krieger's Energy bar recipe at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/energy-bars-recipe/index.html . I changed the recipe up a bit based on my son's allergies and what I had on-hand, but it is based off of Ellie's original recipe. These bars taste great! They are not overly sweet and sticky. However, every bite has a taste of dried fruit or sunflower seeds. Also, they are surprisingly filling. They really remind me a lot of a Cliff Bar.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit & coat a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray. Place all ingredients EXCEPT the eggs, honey & maple syrup in a food processor.
Next add the honey, maple syrup, and eggs. Pulse until just incorporated. Tip: Spray your measuring cup with cooking spray before pouring in the honey or maple syrup & it won't stick inside the cup.
Transfer to baking pan & spread evenly. if you spray your spatula with cooking spray it will be much easier.
Bake 20 minutes until just done. Let cool some & cut. Store in air tight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.