I blogged a new favorite granola bar recipe a few weeks ago. I shared a fruit and nut variation then. The beauty of this recipe is that you can change it up to suit your tastes. Change up the flavor profile by doing a variety of add in mixes--using different nuts, dried fruits or chocolate chips. My absolute favorite we've done so far is an almond, coconut, and chocolate chip one. I use coconut oil to add a little more coconut-y flavor to it. My husband doesn't even really like coconut but he loves these. Give them a try!
Almond, Coconut, and Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
1 2/3 cups quick cooking or rolled oats
1/3 cup honey
3-4 Tbs brown sugar, lightly filled
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (or all vanilla)
1/4 cup coconut oil
2/3 cup chopped almonds
2/3 cup chocolate chips (I used these mini ones)
2 Tbs coconut flakes
Mix everything together and press into a parchment lined pan. I have found that 7x11 works okay or one slightly larger that allows you to get them slightly thinner. But a full on 9x13 is too big. They seem to work best though when you can get them no more than 1/2 inch thick, well pressed, and baked for the full time. Bake at 325F (160C) for about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes: I usually grind my own wheat flour. Sometimes in this I put part wheat flour and part wheat germ. It works fine, too. I think I've also used oat flour from the oat groats available locally (燕麦).
1 2/3 cups quick cooking or rolled oats
1/3 cup honey
3-4 Tbs brown sugar, lightly filled
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (or all vanilla)
1/4 cup coconut oil
2/3 cup chopped almonds
2/3 cup chocolate chips (I used these mini ones)
2 Tbs coconut flakes
Mix everything together and press into a parchment lined pan. I have found that 7x11 works okay or one slightly larger that allows you to get them slightly thinner. But a full on 9x13 is too big. They seem to work best though when you can get them no more than 1/2 inch thick, well pressed, and baked for the full time. Bake at 325F (160C) for about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes: I usually grind my own wheat flour. Sometimes in this I put part wheat flour and part wheat germ. It works fine, too. I think I've also used oat flour from the oat groats available locally (燕麦).
Do you buy sweetened coconut flakes on taobao? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have not bought a sweetened coconut on Taobao, only this one https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-165892869.23.7ocoj2&id=36274519842
DeleteIt works well in this recipe but it is pretty fine and unsweetened. Search 椰丝 for lots of options. Metro makes a few, but not sure if they are sweetened or not (Horeca or Fine Food brands)