Granola Bars Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and offers a different flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants and less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

rolled oats

🥗Healthier: gluten-free oats

💰Cheaper: quick oats

Quick oats are often less expensive and still work well.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Prepare a 9-inch square pan by spraying it with non-stick spray and lining the bottom with parchment paper.

In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons (55 g) of butter over medium-low heat.

Add 1/3 cup (80 mL) of golden syrup and 1/3 cup (80 mL) of honey to the melted butter and stir until combined.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature for about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups (180 g) of rolled oats, 1/2 cup (15 g) of rice cereal, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1/4 cup (40 g) of chocolate chips and 1/4 cup (35 g) of dried cherries to the dry ingredients.

Pour the cooled butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined and moistened.

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan, pressing down firmly to compact it.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into strips.

Allow the granola bars to cool for a couple of hours to firm up before removing from the pan.

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