Best 2 Sunflower Granola Bars Recipes
Sunflower granola bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack on the go. With their combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and honey, sunflower granola bars are a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They're also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and zinc. Best of all, they're easy to make and can be customized to your own liking.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
SUNFLOWER GRANOLA BARS
Filled to the brim with sunflower seeds, pistachios (or your favorite nut), peanut butter, and flaxseed meal, they pack a punch full of texture, heart healthy fats, and fiber. Plus, they're delicious and incredibly satisfying. Easy to make and loaded with flavor, you can customize these granola bars to include your favorite ingredients. For example, you can substitute any kind of chopped nuts for the sunflower seeds or peanuts, or swap out a different kind of nut butter in place of the peanut butter. It is important that you use ground flaxseeds, available at natural food stores. If you buy whole flaxseeds, you can grind them at home in your spice grinder. If you're gluten-sensitive, be sure your oats are gluten-free. For soy-free, use a soy-free vegan butter. From Robin Roberson's new book Nut Butter Universe and posted on The Vegan Chickpea. I love Robin's recipes!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325*F. Lightly grease a 8" square baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, pistachios, raisins, and coconut in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, peanut butter, butter, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is desolved and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the apple juice, vanilla, and baking soda, and remove from heat.
- Pour into the oats mixture and stir until well combined. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top and top with another pan or a book that will fit inside the baking pan to weigh it down. Use your hands to press down on the weight firmly and evenly so that the mixture spreads evenly in the pan. Remove the weight and the plastic wrap and bake for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until firm. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 bars and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 189.1, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 23.3, Protein 11.4
CHEWY BLUEBERRY SUNFLOWER SEED GRANOLA BARS
These nourishing nut-free granola bars are chewy, salty-sweet, and downright addicting. Everyone from toddlers to adults goes crazy for 'em.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8″ x 8″ pan with parchment paper, allowing it to go up the opposing sides (see first photo in blog post for reference). Coat the parchment paper with non-stick spray or lightly grease with butter or oil.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, oat flour, salt, sunflower seeds, coconut, and blueberries.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the sunflower seed butter and butter at 50% power until melted, about 30-40 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir in the maple syrup, light corn syrup, water, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry and toss until well-incorporated and evenly crumbly.
- Pour into baking dish and press very firmly and evenly with clean hands so that the bars mold to the shape of the pan.
- Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until set and golden-brown on top.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Place in refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to help make sure the bars set. Remove from refrigerator and, using the parchment paper "handles," lift bars from baking dish and place onto a cutting board. Peel sides of parchment paper down and, using a sharp serrated knife, cut into 16 squares.
- Bars keep for 3 - 4 days at room temperature stacked in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Use a variety of nuts and seeds. This will give your granola bars a more complex flavor and texture. For these recipes, sunflower seeds are a must but also try adding almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, or flax seeds.
- Don't overcook the oats. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and your granola bars will be too soft. Cook the oats just until they are tender, about 1-2 minutes.
- Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold together better. If you cut them while they are still warm, they will be more likely to crumble.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These sunflower granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on-the-go. They are also a great way to use up any leftover oats or nuts that you have on hand. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these granola bars in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give these sunflower granola bars a try.
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