Granola Bars

******Granola Bars 

Newest version

2 eggs

2 applesauce pouches   

3/4 cup sourdough starter 

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract

2 tbs molasses

2 tbs cinnamon

3 cups whole oats

1/2 cup flour (Krustez pancake mix)

3/4 cup hemp seed

3 cups blueberries (I use frozen I picked in South Haven)

New version (less fat and sugar)

2 1/2  cups whole oats

1 cup flour (Krustez pancake mix)

½ cup hemp seed

1 tsp baking soda

½ cup maple syrup I tapped from trees

2 tbs cinnamon

1 or 2 eggs

2 applesauce pouches     

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract

1/2 cup nut butter

1/2 cup milk

3 dates cut in small pieces

Old version:

2 ¼  cups whole oats

1 cup flour (Krustez pancake mix)

½ cup chia seed   **** see below

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt   (I did not add this in)

½ cup honey

½ cup coconut unsweetened

1 or 2 eggs

½ cup mixed coconut oil and applesauce        (portions --- ⅓ oil, ⅔ applesauce)

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract

Mini chocolate chips OR butterscotch chips      (added about a ½ cup)

3 dates cut in small pieces

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Mix dry ingredients

Add wet ingredients 

Mix with spoon, flatten into pan

Bake 20 min 

** chia seed benefits: omega 3’s, protein, fiber, iron, calcium