When you are low in energy it is a common feeling for the body to crave carbohydrates for that sugar surge. So you reach out for the easily available baked goods like muffins, cookies or cake slices. These foods are usually high in refined grains and refined sugar. By frequently eating these foods you can cause inflammation in your body leading to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart conditions. These granola bars are a great replacement for baked foods and a healthier way to energise yourself as well as to curb those sugar cravings. These additionally have invaluable properties of nourishing and boosting your health as they are rich in immunity boosting minerals and vitamins!
GRANOLA BARS
Please follow the method in my post ‘Healthy snacks’ – peanut butter granola bars’. Below are three kinds of granola bars with similar nutritional value and healthful properties.
BRAZIL NUTS, COCONUT FLAKES
1/3 cup brazil nuts
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp shredded coconut flakes
2 tbsp raw organic honey
10 mins oven on 160 F
WALNUTS, APRICOTS, COCONUT FLAKES
1 cup walnuts
50 gm Apricot chopped
3 tbsp shredded coconut
1 tsp chia seeds
¼ cup maple syrup
½ tsp sea salt
1 tbsp sunflower seeds
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
10 min oven 160 F
ALMONDS, PEANUT BUTTER, CACAO
1 cup almonds
1 tbsp sunflower seeds
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
1 cup peanut butter
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp raw cacao
¼ cup raw honey
½ cup organic peanut butter
1 tbsp raw honey
10 mins oven 160 F
Healthy Balance 