Cooking with Ruth

HEALTHY FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA BARS (EASY NO-BAKE RECIPE)

This Healthy Fruit and Nut Granola Bars recipe is made with just 6 ingredients. These homemade granola bars are soft, chewy, and just as delicious as they are nutritious! Learn how to make homemade no-bake granola bars with this quick and simple recipe.

FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA BARS: THE PERFECT HEALTHY SNACK

PREP TIME 10minutes mins

TOTAL TIME 10minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

SERVINGS 10 granola bars

CALORIES 164 calories

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup packed Medjool dates,pitted
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a food processor, process dates and honey until they form a paste.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries.
4. Add date mixture to oat mixture and mix, using your hands, until combined. Scoop mixture into the prepared pan and firmly press into an even layer.
5. Chill in freezer for about 20 minutes until firm. Remove from freezer and lift granola mixture out of pan using overhang on sides. Cut into bars and serve.

NOTES:

1. To make this recipe vegan, substitute the honey with maple syrup.
2. To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
3. Leftover granola bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Everyone To Clean Up:

• Cleaning up stations. Wipe down all surfaces used tables, countertops, stove, microwave, refrigerator.
• Clean off all floors (sweep and mop) and vacuum surrounding areas.
• Unload (if there are any in the dishwasher) load dishwasher and wash containers and pots (hand washing dishes).
• Trash- take to the dumpster.
• Laundry (if there are some kitchen towels in the basket) and ect…

Thank you for coming and participating in the cooking class,

with much love Ms. Ruth ❤️

Have a wonderful day! 😊