DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars

DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 170.7
  • Total Fat: 8.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

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Introduction

This recipe is simple to make, and a great way to make a healthy granola bar that isn’t loaded with sugar. Kids and adults alike love these Omega-3 rich granola bars. This recipe is simple to make, and a great way to make a healthy granola bar that isn’t loaded with sugar. Kids and adults alike love these Omega-3 rich granola bars.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 1/3 cup oats
    1/2 cup flax seeds
    1/3 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped
    1 cup dried fruit, such as apricots and goji berries
    1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
    1/4 cup apple juice
    2 tablespoons honey
    ¼ cup grape seed or sunflower oil
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    ½ teaspoon salt

Tips

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 7x11 pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.

Spread the oats, flax seeds and almonds out on a baking tray. Toast the ingredients in the oven for about 8 minutes, or until fragrant and the nuts are golden.

Meanwhile, pour the brown sugar, apple juice, honey, oil, vanilla and salt into a large pot and cook over medium heat. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, until thick and syrupy. Remove from the heat and pour the remaining ingredients into the pot and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it into the pan with a spatula. Work quickly; it will set up fast.

Allow the bars to cool for about 20 minutes. While they are still slightly pliable, cut the bars into 12 pieces and wrap tightly. Store the bars at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.


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    11 of 13 people found this review helpful
    At 15 grams of sugar per serving, I think the "not loaded with sugar" label is misleading. Brown Sugar, honey, and apple juice all supply sugar to this recipe. It does sound yummy, though - I'd want to experiment to truly make this a low sugar recipe. - 6/6/14


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    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I agree with Poindextra. 15 grams of sugar is fairly significant. I also agree that some experimentation may yield a less sweet bar that I would want. - 10/5/14


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Maybe using a Splenda brown sugar mix will help make it lower in sugar. I really want to try this. - 1/14/15


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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Not loaded with sugar? 4 sources of sugar in this recipe - dried fruit (many dried fruits are coated with sugar), brown sugar, apple juice & honey are all sugar. This recipe has about as much sugar as a candy bar. Flax seeds don't offer any benefit unless they're ground. - 4/23/16


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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is loaded with sugar and fat. I would not call it a good substitute at all. There are many bars that you can purchase that are healthier than this one. About 75 calories of the total 170 are from fat - more than the recommended 20 - 30 % from the American Heart Association. - 2/15/15