Healthy snack bar recipe for weight loss

Need a healthy snack bar recipe for weight loss? These Healthy Protein Granola Bars without refined sugar fill you with energy when you need to work long hours. The high fiber content of these Healthy Granola bars controls the peristaltic motions of muscles in your intestine, helping you stay and feel full for a long time.

Baked Granola Bar Recipe

Unlike store-bought high-calorie granola, where you get an overdose of sugar for quick energy production, these High Protein Granola bars will release slow and natural energy due to slow-releasing micellar casein protein powder, and trust me; you cannot overeat them. And, even if you do, it won't harm you.

5 Legit Reasons to Make High Protein Granola Bars

These handmade high-protein granola bars are the ideal snack to fuel your busy lifestyle because they are brimming with nutritional ingredients and flavor.

1. You get 27g of fat from one bar, out of which you get 12g of Monounsaturated Fat and 5g of Polyunsaturated fat. Which means basically 17g of healthy fat which your body can't produce on its own from just one granola bar.
2. You get a whopping 38g of protein from one bar. I can tell you that no matter which protein supplement you use, you can't get that ever from just one serving.
3. Not only good fat and protein, but these high protein granola bars are rich in fiber that supports a healthy gut and makes you feel full.
4. Unlike granola, you get in a market where manufacturers do not hesitate to use sugar, unhealthy oils, chocolate, and even marshmallows to make it tasty. This High Protein Granola bars uses honey for natural sweetness and coconut milk to bind the mixture.
5. This recipe for Granola bars is Kid friendly. It's so easy that you can make them with your kids.

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• Baked Granola Bar Recipe
• 5 Legit Reasons to Make High Protein Granola Bars
• Ingredients to make healthy granola recipe no added sugar
• How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter
• How long do these Protein Granola Bars lasts?
• How healthy is granola for you?
• Are homemade granola bars healthier?
• What is a good binder for granola bars?
• How do you make granola bars stay together?
• Related
• High Protein Granola Bars

Ingredients to make healthy granola recipe no added sugar

dry ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled Oats 6oz
• 2 cup Whey Protein Powder 9 oz (any flavor)
• 1 cup Dried mixed Berries 4½ oz
• 1 cup Chopped Dry fruits 5.6oz

wet ingredients

• 1 cup Peanut Butter 8oz (melted)
• 1 tbsp Honey 0.5oz (or any sugar free sweetener)
• 2 tbsp Coconut Milk 1 oz (or any low fat milk)
• ¼ cup Dark Chocolate 1.5oz (melted) just to drizzle on top (optional)

How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter

STEP 1: Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl

STEP 2: Add the wet ingredients to it and mix until well combined.

STEP 3: Transfer this to a lined baking dish. Freeze for 30 min to 1 hour

STEP 4: Now top with some more dry fruits and bake @350F or 180C for 20-25 min

STEP 5: Once the granola bars are baked, drizzle some melted dark chocolate on top. Cut it into squares and serve.

How long do these Protein Granola Bars lasts?

Refrigerate: You can store leftover Protein Granola Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Freeze: You can easily freeze leftover Granola Bars. Transfer to an airtight container and you can freeze these for up to 3 months.

Remember to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave before serving.

How healthy is granola for you?

Granola is actually very healthy. It has Oats and dried berries and dried fruits which are rich in antioxidants and protein.

Are homemade granola bars healthier?

Yes absolutely. Unlike the store bought Granola Bars which have additives and artificial sweeteners, these healthy homemade Granola Bars are so much healthier and a better choice any day.

What is a good binder for granola bars?

I like to use a bit of Coconut milk to bind everything. You can alternatively use Coconut Oil or Honey or melted dark chocolate or low fat milk to bind everything.

How do you make granola bars stay together?

You need to add any sticky sweetener or milk to make the Granola Bars stay together. From Honey to Zero Sugar Maple Syrup to Rice Syrup you can use any healthy sticky sweetener of your choice.

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