Granola candy bars - sounds intriguing, right? There's a reason why these delectable delights have been taking the food scene by storm. These bars are a marriage of sweetness and health, the perfect harmony of taste and nutrition. They are the answer to your sweet cravings without letting you plunge into guilt.
These granola candy bars are gluten-free and combine the wholesome goodness of granola, the rich, creamy texture of peanut butter, and the luxurious decadence of dark chocolate. Not only are they incredibly delicious, but they're also quite simple to make. What’s more, they can easily be customized to your taste! So, why not give them a shot?
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Preparing Your Granola Candy Bars
Getting your ingredients right is the first step in the culinary journey of crafting your granola candy bars. Here's what you'll need:
- 2 cups of gluten-free granola
- 1 cup of smooth peanut butter
- 7 ounces of dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Got everything? Great! Let's move on to the next step.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- The first thing you'll need to do is line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Make sure it's set aside and ready to go.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the granola and peanut butter. Stir them together until they're fully combined.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of your prepared loaf pan, making sure it's evenly distributed.
- Place the pan in the freezer for a short 15 minutes. Just enough time to get your chocolate ready!
- While your granola mix is chilling, it's time to melt your chocolate and butter together. Use a microwave-safe mixing bowl for this.
- After the short freeze, remove your granola from the freezer and lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper.
- Now comes the fun part: slice the granola slab into 1-inch bars.
- Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, making sure they're coated on all sides, and line them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Finally, store your finished bars in the fridge or freezer.
Congratulations, you've just made your first batch of granola candy bars!
FAQ
It's best to leave the bars in the fridge or freezer for at least an hour before consuming them. This helps the chocolate harden, creating a delightful crunch when you bite into it.
Absolutely! The recipe is flexible, and you can use almond butter, cashew butter, or even sunflower seed butter if you prefer.
No worries! You can use any flat dish or pan. Just ensure that the granola mixture is tightly packed and evenly spread.
Definitely! Feel free to mix in dried fruits, nuts, or seeds to add more texture and flavor to your bars.
Easy Granola Candy Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups of gluten-free granola
- 1 cup of smooth peanut butter
- 7 ounces of dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine granola and peanut butter in a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the lined loaf pan.
- Freeze in the freezer for only 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe mixing bowl.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper.
- Slice the granola slab into 1 inch bars.
- Dip the granola bars into the chocolate and line on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
