We all know the feeling: between lunch and dinner, we often lose energy and crave a snack. A common mistake here is that many people reach for chocolate or biscuits, which give them a short-term energy boost, but then they are hungry or tired again after a short time.
The better solution? Delicious granola bars without industrial sugar, which are also ready in no time. You can simply use oat flakes as the basis for healthy granola bars. In this article, you will learn how you can easily make these healthy muesli bars yourself and what advantages they offer.
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Granola bars – what are they anyway?
A granola bar, or muesli bar in German, is simply granola in the form of a handy bar. The basic recipe is always the same: oats form the basis, oil such as coconut oil is used to bind them together and honey is often used as a sweetener.
Depending on your preference, a wide variety of dried fruits or nuts can also be added.
The following ingredients, for example, are ideal as a base for granola bars:
- Cocoa nibs
- Cranberries
- Raisins
- Dried fruit such as apricots or banana pieces,
- Flax seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts, cashew nuts, etc.
- Coconut flakes
- Spices such as cinnamon or cardamom
As you can see, almost anything can be used to make delicious granola bars.
Basic granola bar recipe – quick and easy to prepare
More recipe ideas for granola bars
Want something a little more out of the ordinary? Then how about our raspberry almond granola bars?
Our low-carb raspberry almond granola is the base here and the sweetness comes from maple syrup. They are particularly suitable if you want to avoid carbohydrates or reduce your calorie intake.
Are you looking for inspiration for delicious granola bars or other healthy breakfast ideas? Then take a look at our recipes on the Verival blog! You can also find more recipes for breakfast there.
Make your own granola bars – that's why they're so healthy
As already mentioned, granola bars are ideal as a snack between meals. The oats ensure that you stay full for longer and can bridge the time until the next ‘proper’ meal better. Depending on the ingredients added, they also contain a large amount of valuable nutrients, e.g. from the nuts.
However, it is recommended that you make the bars yourself and not buy ready-made granola bars from the supermarket. These often contain a high amount of sugar and are therefore not at all recommended as a healthy snack! Granola bars are also great for your healthy breakfast, especially when you're in a hurry or want to eat breakfast on the go.
