Coconut chocolate granola bars Ingredients
a.. 1 cup quick oats, or gluten-free quick oats (80g) b.. 1/4 cup shredded coconut, regular or reduced-fat (14g) (Don’t like coconut? Try these bars ) c.. 1/4 cup oat flour, gluten-free if desired (or grind up rolled oats in a food processor, then measure out 1/4 cup) (35g) d.. 1/4 tsp salt e.. 3-4 tbsp mini chocolate chips (30-40g) f.. 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil (40g) g.. pinch uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp agave or pure maple syrup (or honey for non-vegans) h.. 1/4 cup milk of choice (60g) (decrease to 2 tbsp if using agave or maple) i.. 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Instructions If using coconut oil, you can freeze instead of baking for no-bake granola bars. Otherwise, grease a loaf pan and preheat oven to 400 F. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until evenly incorporated. Transfer to the loaf pan, spread out, and press down VERY firmly with a sheet of wax paper or a small spatula. Bake 10 minutes. Then press down very firmly again. So that they don’t crumble, wait for the bars to cool completely before trying to invert the loaf pan onto a plate. If cooled completely, they should come off the pan in one big piece. Then you can cut into bars. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers for optimal freshness. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
