Homemade Clif Kid ZBars (or Homemade Granola Bars)
From: heavenlyhomemakers.com (with a few of my changes)
Makes: about 10-12 small bars
1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut oil (or another oil of your choice)
1 cup oats (I used organic quick oats)
1 cup total of any combination of: finely chopped nuts, unsweetened coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, dark chocolate chips
In a medium sized saucepan, melt together the nut butter, honey and coconut oil. Remove from heat and add one cup of oats. Choose your favorite combination of coconut flakes, chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and dark chocolate chips, to equal a total of ONE CUP. Pour in and stir well. Stir well, then spread mixture into an 8×8 pan. Chill for two hours, then cut into bars. Wrap in plastic wrap for a quick grab and go snack!
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Really like these. I made a double batch. I accidently bought chunky natural peanut butter instead of creamy (usually always buy creamy) but it was really good in these. I didn't have coconut oil and did not want to use canola so I used butter. I was wondering if you use coconut oil alot in your cooking and if it leaves a coconut taste.
ReplyDeleteChunky pb sounds like a great idea. I've added chopped peanuts before, but that sounds easier.
ReplyDeleteI just recently started using coconut oil when baking. The expeller pressed kind I get at Hyvee does not have a strong coconut flavor at all. I also use it in the skillet when making pancakes or french toast. Mainly for sweet items, not savory...except for popcorn. It makes the BEST movie theater-style popcorn.