
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars
Course: Kid-Friendly, Recipes4
servingsIngredients
2 c. rolled oats
½ c. chopped walnuts
½ c. raisins
2/3 c. brown rice syrup
½ c. almond butter
¼ c. coconut oil
1½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. ginger
Pinch of salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread oats on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer toasted oats to a bowl and mix in the walnuts and raisins.
- In saucepan combine brown rice syrup, almond butter, coconut oil, spices and salt over medium heat until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour hot brown rice syrup and almond butter mixture over the oats, walnuts and raisins until evenly mixed.
- Immediately pour into a glass baking dish to set up. Allow to cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a quicker setup. When cool, cut into bars.
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Rena Unger is a holistic nutrition chef and culinary educator dedicated to helping individuals, groups and communities bring a deeper sense of health and wellness into their lives. Chef Unger teaches classes and workshops in New York City, is sous chef to Andrea Beaman of Top Chef, consults for restaurants, and offers private holistic meal preparation and health and nutrition counseling to individuals and families (furry family members included). To connect with Unger, comment on the Kids in the Kitchen blog on www.parentguidenews.com or go to www.facebook.com/HolisticNutritiousDelicious.