Healthy Protein Granola Bars

These Healthy Protein Granola Bars are a delicious homemade alternative to the shop-bought energy bars, that more often than not, although high in protein are also very high sugar. They’re an ideal snack for slow afternoons or even better, post-exercise!

Thermomix Instructions

To make your Healthy Protein Granola Bars, you’ll need:

40g hazelnuts/Almonds
50g pecans
100g salted butter (or coconut oil for Vegan option)
120g maple syrup
80g pitted Medjool dates, finely chopped
200g rolled oats
25g pumpkin/sunflower seeds
25g golden linseeds
25g chia seeds
½ tsp sea salt

Here’s How…

Pre-heat oven to 180° C/fan 160°C.

Roughly chop the nuts by hand with a sharp knife; alternatively, use a hand chopper. Set aside.
Melt butter and maple syrup in a saucepan and gently cook for 5 mins until it forms a light caramel.

5 mins/100°C/Speed 1 then add the dates and blitz for 15-20 secs/Speed 5. Continue to melt for a further 1-2 mins/100°C/Speed 1 until well combined.

Meanwhile, blitz pitted dates to a smooth paste in a food processor and then add them to the caramel mixture to soften. Stir to combine well,
Now add the oats, pumpkin/sunflower seeds, chia seeds, golden linseeds, and reserved nuts, together with salt flakes and mix well with a wooden spoon, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined.

5 Secs/Reverse/Speed 2. Scrape down the sides and repeat or continue with a wooden spoon to ensure the ingredients are well combined

Spread out in a “brownie” tin and bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Divide into bars or squares whilst still hot and leave to cool completely in the tin before removing.

Variation:

Top your healthy protein packed granola bars with a raw chocolate topping once cooked:

100g raw cacao butter
6 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt

Chop cocoa butter into smaller pieces

5 Secs/Speed 5

Gently melt in a saucepan for approx 10 mins

7 mins/Speed 2

Add remaining ingredients and mix well

5 Secs/Reverse/Speed 2

Pour over your bar mix and spread to give an even coating.
Return to fridge to set.
Store in airtight container in the fridge. Can be frozen.

Healthy Protein Packed Granola Bars Thermomix Instructions

May Simpkin

These Healthy Protein Packed Granola Bars are a delicious homemade alternative to the shop bought energy bars, that more often than not, although high in protein are also very high sugar. These are an ideal snack for slow afternoons and post exercise.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Ingredients

To make your Healthy Protein Packed Granola Bars, you’ll need:

40 g hazelnuts/almonds
50 g pecans
100 g unsalted butter or coconut oil for Vegan option
120 g maple syrup
80 g pitted Medjool dates finely chopped
200 g rolled oats
25 g pumpkin/sunflower seeds
25 g golden linseeds
25 g chia seeds
½ tsp sea salt flakes

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 180° C/fan 160°C.
Roughly chop the nuts with a sharp knife; alternatively use a hand chopper. Set aside.

5 Secs/Speed 5 1-2 secs more if necessary

Melt butter and maple syrup in a saucepan and gently cook for 5 mins until it forms a light caramel.

5 mins/100°C/Speed 1 then add the dates and blitz for 15-20 secs/Speed 5. Continue to melt for a further 1-2 mins/100°C/Speed 1 until well combined.

Meanwhile, blitz pitted dates to a smooth paste in a food processor and then add them to the caramel mixture to soften. Stir to combine well.
Now add the oats, pumpkin/sunflower seeds, chia seeds, golden linseeds, and reserved nuts, together with salt flakes and mix well with a wooden spoon, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined.

5 Secs/Reverse/Speed 2. Scrape down the sides and repeat or continue with a wooden spoon to ensure the ingredients are well combined

Spread out in a “brownie” tin and bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Divide into bars or squares whilst still hot and leave to cool completely in the tin before removing.

Variation:

Top your healthy protein packed granola bars with a raw chocolate topping once cooked:
100g raw cacao butter
6 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
Chop cocoa butter into smaller pieces

5 Secs/Speed 5

Gently melt in a saucepan for approx 10 mins

7 mins/Speed 2

Add remaining ingredients and mix well

5 Secs/Reverse/Speed 2

Pour over your bar mix and spread to give an even coating.
Return to fridge to set.
Store in airtight container in the fridge. Can be frozen.

Keyword Breakfast, Granola, Post-exercise snack, protein snack, Thermomix Recipe

Nutritional Nugget:

If you’re pushed for time in the morning, one of these healthy protein packed granola bars will make a perfect breakfast-on-the-go. By ensuring plenty of protein first thing, you are also helping to reduce cravings later in the day. Take a look at this study which shows that eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and reduces unhealthy snacking on high-fat or high-sugar foods in the evening.