On this episode of Healthytarian Living, host Evita Ochel shares a recipe for making nutrient- and energy-dense granola bars, based on oats, seeds, and other whole, superfood ingredients.

Video Content

  • Nutrition information (specific and general) about the ingredients and final product
  • Preparation, tool, and ingredient tips
  • Preparation demo

Recipe Characteristics

  • Whole food
  • 100% plant-based (vegan)
  • Organic and local (based on availability)
  • wheat- and gluten-free
  • flour-free
  • cholesterol-free
  • naturally low in sodium
  • peanut-free (based on nut butter choice)
  • dairy-free
  • corn-free
  • mainly (or all) organic
  • high in fiber
  • high in antioxidants
  • high in phytonutrients
  • high in vitamins
  • high in minerals
  • source of healthy fats (including omega-3)
  • source of healthy protein
  • source of healthy carbohydrates
  • low in sugar
  • nutrient-dense
  • energy-rich
  • beneficial for overall good health, healing, and prevention

Goodies Needed

(makes 12 bars or 24 squares)

  • 4 heaping TBSP or 1/2 cup Organic Coconut Butter — also known as coconut puree
  • 4 heaping TBSP or 1/2 cup Organic Brown Rice Syrup
  • 4 heaping TBSP or 1/2 cup Organic Pure Nut Butter — raw if possible; variety of your choice
  • 1.5 cups Organic Quick Oats
  • 1/2 cup Organic Raisins
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup Organic Dried Shredded Coconut — unsweetened
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup of 2 - 3 different Organic Raw Seeds — your choice: sunflower, sesame, hemp, pumpkin, etc.
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp Organic Cinnamon

Optional:

  • Organic Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Other Organic Spices — cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, etc.

Tools Needed

  • Stainless steel utensils
  • Silicone spatula
  • Glass measuring cup
  • 9 x 13 inch Glass dish

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