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Healthy granola bars: 5 ingredients for full taste
A healthy granola bar without any sugar is the best snack you can have. However, store-bought granola bars are easy to buy, but most often they are overloaded with sugar and unhealthy oils. In this recipe, we are only using healthy ingredients and not adding any sugar at all.
Sugar free granola bars
To make the granola bars as healthy as possible, we avoid sugar. Dates are a key ingredient in our healthy granola bars, serving not only as a natural sweetener but also helping to bind the oats and nuts together. By soaking them in hot water before use, we can avoid using sugar while still adding a fiber boost to the bars. Fiber has a very positive effect on our digestive system and keeps us full for a longer period of time.
Delicious and healthy
Dates not only contribute natural sweetness and fiber to our granola bars, but they also lend a soft texture. It perfectly complements the crunchiness of the oats and nuts. The result is a deliciously balanced snack that satisfies both your sweet and crunchy cravings.. Additionally, we are using walnuts to add an extra portion of healthy fats to our granola bars. This helps to get more energy, stabilizes weight, and helps with hormone regulation.
More healthy and crunchy recipes?
If you like easy and healthy granola recipes, check my chocolate granola with only 3 ingredients. Or if you are short on time and want a quick meal prep breakfast – take a look at a low sugar granola recipe.
How to prepare healthy granola bar
Ingredients
- 300 g dates
- 200 g oat flakes Use large flakes that have to be cooked to prepare not fine oat flakes
- 20 g coconut oil
- 100 g walnuts
- 50 g sugar free chocolate or dark chocolate, if you want to make it low sugar
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over 300 g of dates and let them soak for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a pan over medium heat. Melt 20 g coconut oil in a pan, add 200 g oat flakes, 100 g chopped walnuts. Fry until the flakes are crispy, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and transfer to a cold bowl to stop cooking.
- Reserve 50ml of the water in which the dates were soaked, and drain the rest. In a blender or food processor, blend the soaked dates with the reserved water until smooth.
- Add the toasted oats and nuts to the date paste, and mix until well combined.
- Line a baking form with parchment paper (my baking form is 28×18 cm). Transfer the mixture into the baking form and press it down firmly. Cut into 16 servings. Place the form in the freezer for at least 2 hours until the mixture is firm.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and cut the mixture into servings.
- Melt 50 g chocolate. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each serving.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Top health benefits and facts
To make healthy granola bars, you will only need a few ingredients. First of all, you’ll need oat flakes, walnuts, coconut oil, and dates to sweeten without sugar. Moreover, to make the recipe even healthier and avoid sugar, I recommend using sugar-free chocolate. If you can’t find it, just use dark chocolate. In fact, the higher the percentage of cocoa, the less sugar the chocolate will contain.
To prepare the bars, start by toasting the oat flakes and walnuts in coconut oil. Then, blend the soaked dates and add them to the mixture of flakes and oats. Next, transfer the mixture into a form, flatten the bars, and cut them into servings. Once you’ve done that, keep them in the freezer for at least 2 hours. After that, you can divide the bars into servings and sprinkle them with melted chocolate. For all the exact measurements, macros, and calorie information for this recipe, please visit my website.
If you want to make low-calorie granola bars, make sure to use ingredients that are low in calories and high in fiber. First of all, try to minimize the use of oil. It is one ingredient that adds a lot of calories. Then, reduce the amount of sugar you add to the bars. It’s best to use natural sweeteners like dried fruit. In fact, in my recipe, I use dates to sweeten the granola bars. They contain fewer calories and more fiber than sugar.
Additionally, try to limit the amount of nuts and seeds you add to the granola bars. They add a lot of calories. However, since they are a good source of healthy fats, it’s okay to include a reasonable amount of nuts. If you enjoy chocolate, sprinkle the granola bars with chocolate rather than dipping them in it. By doing so, you can reduce the amount of chocolate you consume and lower the calorie count of the bars. Furthermore, I recommend using dark chocolate for the bars. It is lower in sugar and has a stronger chocolate taste that satisfies cravings better than milk chocolate.
For all the measurements and exact steps to make low-calorie granola bars, please visit my website.
To make sugar-free healthy granola bars, start by using oat flakes, coconut oil, walnuts, and dates to sweeten without using any sugar. Firstly, melt the coconut oil. Then toast the oat flakes and walnuts in a pan, being careful not to overcook them.
Next, transfer the toasted ingredients into a bowl and blend the soaked dates before adding them to the oat flakes. After combining all the ingredients, put the mixture into a baking form, flatten it, and cut it into servings.
Then, put the baking form into the freezer for 2-3 hours. Once the granola bars are frozen, divide them into servings. Keep them in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Additionally, if you like chocolate, you can sprinkle sugar-free granola bars with sugar-free chocolate.
Overall, this recipe is a great way to make sugar-free granola bars that turn out very sweet and full of fiber. For more information on the measurements, macros, calories, and exact preparation steps, please check out my website.
To make healthy oat bars, you will need ingredients such as oat flakes or oat flour, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, natural sweeteners such as maple or date syrup, and coconut oil. In my recipe, I prefer not to add any refined sugar or syrups, opting to sweeten my bars with dried fruit instead. Moreover, soaking the dried fruit, especially dates, before adding it to the oats-nuts-seeds mixture helps the ingredients stick together.
Furthermore, adding nuts to the bars, which are rich in healthy fats, not only enhances the flavor but also helps to reduce hunger. At the same time, I enjoy dipping my healthy granola bars in dark chocolate, which is lower in sugar compared to milk chocolate or other sugary alternatives. Using dark chocolate adds a touch of decadence to the bars, making them perfect for a midday snack or a post-workout treat.
If you buy granola bars from the supermarket or online, it’s essential to check the ingredients list to ensure they only contain recognizable and wholesome ingredients. Furthermore, you should watch out for the amount of sugar in the bars. At the same time, take note of the fats used in the bars, which should be healthy fats like coconut oil, nuts, and seeds. On the other hand, it’s best to avoid granola bars that contain unhealthy oils such as soybean, canola, or corn oil.
A better alternative to store-bought granola bars is to make them at home. This way, you can have control over the ingredients and avoid unhealthy additives. Moreover, making them in advance and storing them in an airtight container in the fridge will ensure they are readily available for a quick snack. Granola bars are the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet cravings during the day, and making them at home is an easy way to enjoy them without worrying about unhealthy ingredients.
