Daily Archives: October 6, 2006

Raw Granola Bars

We made this a few days ago and the whole family loves it! It’s a really healthy snack and has lots of raw seeds that they wouldn’t normally eat by themselves. I send a couple bars with my husband for breakfast and give smaller portions to my kids after lunch, they love them.

In a saucepan melt over low heat:
1/2c raw honey
1/4 c coconut oil
1/4 c peanut butter

In a bowl blend:
2 c rolled oats
1/4 c flax seeds
1/4 c raw sunflower seeds
1/4 c raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 c unsweetened coconut flakes (not shredded)

Add wet ingredients to dry, blend well and press into a greased 9×9 in pan
Refrigerate then cut into bars

Make up several batches and cut into squares and freeze, good for on the go hearty snack to tie you over on a trip, may keep you from having to stop at fast food on an extended journey.

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA BREAD

1/3 applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, beat applesauce and honey together. Add eggs, and mix well. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt. Add baking soda to hot water, stir to mix, and then add to batter. Blend in chopped nuts. Spread batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
3. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 1/2 hour before slicing.