High Protein Energy Granola Bars

When the weekend is approaching I like to make some healthy guilt free treats that the whole family will enjoy and these easy to make granola bars are on top of everybodies list. I love making these as they require no baking, are made within 15 minutes and don’t require fancy ingredients that you have to specially go out for and get. Most ingredients you will find, you have already in your cupboard or if you do find yourself not having one ingredients you can always exchange it for another one. These granola bar treats also only contain natural sugars and are not loaded up with high fructose sugars that can often be found in ‘healthy type’ granola bars that you can buy in the shops. Often these kind of bars are labelled high in protein and are drawing in costumers that want to be healthy and get their protein in for the day when all they really get is a load of sugar. With this granola bar recipe you are in safe hands and know exactly whats in it!

Ingrediens
makes 12 -15 bars

135g rolled oats
175g dates
60g almonds
40g raisins
65g peanut butter
35g raw honey
2tbsp of chia seeds
2tbsp of hemp seeds

Directions

Toast your oats (and almonds if raw) in a
180 oven for 10 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Meanwhile process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a "dough" like consistency. Chop almonds into small pieces and place with the oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds, raisins and dates in a large mixing bowl - set aside.
Warm honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix. Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking dish and spread evenly. Press down firmly until uniformly flattened and leave chill in the fridge for 10- 15 minutes. Remove bars from pan and cut into even bars. Enjoy with a glass of fresh almond milk or as an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee.