Have you ever picked out the big pieces from the rest of the granola? Or have you ever left behind the little pieces because it was inconvenient to eat at the office or in the car? These bites solve those problems!
No little pieces, just perfect bite-sized pieces to take with you wherever you are. This granola is full of protein, fiber, and complex carbs making them a good pick me up for you and your kids!
Need a more substantial snack for the family? Try making a trail mix by adding pretzels, nuts, unsweetened banana chips, dried fruit, chocolate chips, or anything else that sounds good!
Peanut Butter Granola Bites
Yield: 6 1/4 C servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 C regular oats
- 1/4 C ground flaxseed
- 1/4 C oat bran
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (may need less depending on moistness of your peanut butter)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325.
- In a medium-sized bowl stir together the oats, flaxseed, oat bran, and salt. Set side.
- In a small bowl mix together peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 8-10 seconds or until peanut butter melts. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over oats and stir. Add in unsweetened applesauce and stir until completely moistened. Form the mixture into large chunks, using your hands. Break the larger chunks into desired bite-size pieces. Repeat until entire oat mixture is used.
- Place bites onto baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until granola starts to brown.
- Remove pan and place on wire rack. Let cool completely and store granola bites in airtight container.
Michelle
Wednesday 18th of April 2012
Just made these.... and ate the whole batch... whoops
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
Wednesday 18th of April 2012
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has done that! ;)
Kiri W.
Wednesday 21st of March 2012
Genius! I definitely go for the large bits ;)
Annie Oakley's Kitchen
Wednesday 21st of March 2012
My son is a big fan of granola and trail mix. As a growing 14 year old he really needs these calorie dense foods. He would love these!
Choc Chip Uru
Wednesday 21st of March 2012
These bites look super delicious - brekafast on the go :D
CheersChoc Chip Uru
Anita at Hungry Couple
Wednesday 21st of March 2012
This sounds great. I always loved the big chunks of granola :)