Gingerbread granola bars –Indulge in a delightful and wholesome snack with Theresa’s Mixed Nuts: Snack Smart with Gingerbread Granola Bars. This recipe combines essential nutrients with the rich flavor of gingerbread, providing an excellent way to satisfy your cravings while staying health-conscious.
Visual Inspiration
Take a look at this appetizing image of the gingerbread granola bars, a perfect representation of the deliciousness to come.
Ingredients
To create these flavorful gingerbread granola bars, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries or raisins, optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to prepare your own batch of gingerbread granola bars:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt, mixing well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup) and melted coconut oil until well combined. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is coated.
- If using, fold in the dried fruit until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly to create an even layer. This ensures the bars will hold together once baked.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into bars or squares and enjoy as a healthy snack at home or on the go!
These gingerbread granola bars not only deliver on flavor but also provide essential nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Perfect for a midday pick-me-up or after a workout, they offer a nourishing alternative to traditional snacks.
