So, not only the Holidays are fast approaching. The school year is too. The kids actually start next week and quite frankly, we’re not ready for it. At all.
We’ve been putting off going out to buy school supplies for weeks. I think we hid the list the day we got it and have been ignoring it ever since… Which means by now the stores will be almost out of everything, and the trip is going to be even more dreadful… But now, we have no choice. No more procrastinating! Time to suck it up and do it.
But looking at the bright side, we’re not ALL that unprepared for school! When it comes to food, we’re on top of the game… as expected. Starting with these granola bars.
You’ll be amazed how easy they are to make! And the best part, you can “customize” them, by adding your favorite ingredients. We love this Goji berry and pistachio combination. We also love dark chocolate, walnuts and dried cranberries. And how about pumpkin seeds, raisins and almonds? The combinations are endless!
So go ahead, have fun with it! And if you would like to share your creations with us, we’re all ears 🙂
Enjoy!
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Goji berry& pistachio granola bars
Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 mins
- Yield: 12
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
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- 2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup shelled salted pistachios, chopped
- 3 tbsp flax seeds
- 1/3 cup organic honey or agave nectar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp almond butter
- 1/4 cup dried Goji berries (here we used Navitas)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange oats in a single layer and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, keeping an eye so they don’t burn. Set aside to cool
- Transfer oats to a large bowl. Add chopped pistachios and flax seeds and toss well
- In a small saucepan, combine honey or agave with vanilla extract and coconut oil. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the coconut oil has melted. Whisk in almond butter and and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until well incorporated.
- Remove from heat and add Goji berries. Pour mixture over oats and mix well with a wooden spoon, making sure they are well coated
- Coat a 11inx7in nonstick baking pan with cooking spray. Transfer oat mixture evenly, pressing it well into the pan (the more you press it, the better the bars will stick together!). Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours), remove from pan and cut into bars. Makes about 12 bars (depending on the size you want them). Keep the bars refrigerated
Raquel says
I am obsessed with granola bars but I hate buying them but I have never found a good recipe. These look and taste amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Raquel, be creative and try new combinations!
Danielle says
This delicious snack is delightfully chewy and gives you a burst of energy for the day’s adventure!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Danielle. We are so glad you liked them. Stop by to say goodbye and good luck in college!
john@kitchenriffs says
A lot of schools have already started in the US (though many also start in September). It’s crazy how early some start here! Anyway, terrific looking granola bars. I’ll take pistachio in anything! Good stuff – thanks.
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you. We though the end of August was way to early to start school, you start really early. We will take pistachio on anything as well.
Monet says
Oh I can’t wait until I can make granola bars for little Lucy…but I definitely don’t want to think about her going to school yet! These look so good. Full of healthy ingredients that we all need more of in our life. Thank you for sharing!
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Vicky & Ruth says
Let us know if little Lucy likes them!
Sina @ thekosherspoon says
I love this recipe. I’ll be making it soon!
Vicky & Ruth says
Great Thank you so much!
Alison@Alibabka says
So healthy and looks fantastic! Full of so many wonderful ingredients!
Vicky & Ruth says
We love heathy granola bars, it makes us feel better about eating something sweet!
Melinda (Kitchen Tested) says
These are so fun! I love all those colors.
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Melinda! Maple Roasted fig and lemon biscuits, those we have to try!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Estas barritas me vendrán de miedo cuando empiece el instituto. Qué sanas y qué pinta más buena que tienen 🙂 ¡Gracias por compartir la receta!
Vicky & Ruth says
Muchas gracias. Esperamos que te gusten.
Natural Source Biotech Co., Ltd says
Love goji berries very much,Thank you for your very good idea to use it!
By the way,we also offer goji berrry in Ningxia,China.For you need just contact us!
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Vicky & Ruth says
thanks
Hindy says
These granola bars look amazing and so colorful!
Vicky & Ruth says
We figured the more colorful they are the healthy they will be
Whitney @ Jewhungry says
I NEED to make these for work. They look so healthy, filling and delicious!
Vicky & Ruth says
We think they are the perfect afternoon snack to keep us going the rest of the day!
Ronnie Fein says
Wow, you can almost grab these right out of the computer page. Fabulous. And healthy. Sending this to my daughter — she has an app/website dedicated to packing healthy lunches for kids (www.lalalunchbox.com)
Vicky & Ruth says
WOW! sounds like a great app. I will have to downloaded and let my sun pick his healthy lunches!
Gillian says
Thanks! Let me know how he enjoys it! Today my breakfast app – LaLa Breakfast is free on iTunes – hope you enjoy that too! http://bit.ly/lalabreakfast
Cass @foodmyfriend says
The colour is incredible! I go through a muesli bar making stage every year and I totally want to go through it right now with these bars.
Vicky & Ruth says
Great, we are so glad you like them. Please let us know what you think when you make them.
Melissa {lilmisscakes} says
I love the idea of customizing this snack, would be perfect treat for after school!
Vicky & Ruth says
It is and healthy too!
Rena @ No Way That's Healthy! says
These look amazing! I need to try them asap! Thanks!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you so much. Let us know what you think and what variation you used.
Chanie@BusyInBrooklyn says
So healthy and colorful. I wonder if my kids would eat these!
Vicky & Ruth says
kids are attracted to colors, so why not try some healthy natural colors. Our kids loved these bars. Let us know if you end up making them.
Vicky & Ruth says
Happy to say that the people at honest cooking also liked these granola bars!
http://honestcooking.com/flax-seed-granola-bars-with-pistachios-and-goji-berries/
melissa @ my whole food life says
These look amazing. I love finding new snack bar recipes. I like how you used goji berries too. So healthy and delish.
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you very much Melissa
Reva Nelson says
Great recipe. I substituted pepitas for the pistachios and sun butter for the almond butter since my kids’ school is nut-free. Plus added chocolate chips. Came out perfectly.
Vicky & Ruth says
Great changes, that’s what makes this granola recipe so great it can be customized!
Natali says
Made these for a friend as a guilt-free, ‘healthy alternative’, and now he’s hooked. Can’t wait to try different combinations. Thank you for the recipe (we’re even enjoying it in sunny Cape Town, South Africa)!
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Vicky & Ruth says
So happy that our recipes traveled as far as South Africa. So glad that your friend liked them. Please share with us your different combinations.