Granola bars recipe
These healthy bars are packed full of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds. Do not give these to a baby under 12 months (the maple syrup is not safe for them). These bars are delicious without the nuts, so simply omit for a child with a nut allergy.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp fruit spread (such as pear or apricot)
- 2 tbsp pecan halves
- 4 tbsp mixed seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin or flax
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 180 g old-fashioned rolled oats (not cooking oats)
- 50 g golden raisins
Details
- Cuisine: British
- Recipe Type: Snack
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation Time: 20 mins
- Cooking Time: 20 mins
- Serves: 12
Step-by-step
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease an 8-inch square cake pan with a little butter and line it with waxed or parchment paper. Place the butter, maple syrup, fruit spread, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Stir well to mix.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes until it has a thick, sticky consistency.
- Place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in the melted ingredients and mix well. Pour into the prepared cake pan, flatten with a wooden spoon, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Cut into squares.
- Keep in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze extra portions the day they are made for up to 1 month. If freezing, defrost thoroughly, let come to room temperature, and serve.
From 500 Baby and Toddler Foods by Beverley Glock published by Quintet Publishing Ltd, signed copies available from beverleyglock.com
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