No- bake Microgreen Granola Bars

A delicious and Nutritious Delight!

Get ready to elevate your breakfast and snack game with Homemade Microgreen Granola Bars. These bars redefine healthy snacking by bursting with wholesome goodness and a delightful nutrient-filled cup of microgreens.

What makes them special? Microgreens, of course!

Rolled oats, seeds, and nuts, perfectly balanced with the creamy richness of peanut butter and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. But here’s where it gets exciting – tasty microgreens bring a huge phytonutrient twist to every bite. We suggest adding pea or sunflower microgreens, but other mild-tasting varieties will also work.

They’re perfect for breakfast on the run, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a guilt-free treat any time of the day.

Make this microgreen recipe your own:

Feel free to customize this delightful microgreen recipe! Add your favorite dried fruits, swap in different nuts, add a few chocolate chips, or adjust sweetness to suit your taste. This is an easy microgreen recipe for children and youth to experience the joy of cooking with the microgreens they grew on their windowsill.

Make it Vegan

To make this vegan, substitute maple syrup for the honey. The bars will not stick together as well, so use a sushi mold to press it together firmly. Alternatively, take a small handful and squeeze firmly.

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A delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack, chock full of protein and phytonutrients.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Servings 18 bars

Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients

  

Dry Ingredients and Microgreens

• 2 cup Instant rolled oats (organic)
• 1/2 cup Sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup Raisins
• 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Chia seed (optional)
• 1 cup Chopped Microgreens (Pea and/or sunflower)

Wet Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Peanut butter Smooth or Chunky
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract

Instructions

 

•  Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper
• In a large mixing bowl, add the oatmeal, nuts, coconut, raisins, chopped microgreens, cinnamon, salt and optional chia seeds. Stir well so that all the ingredients are well combined.
•  In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Stir well with a heavy spoon and then microwave for 15 seconds to soften.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients thoroughly with a large spoon until the ingredients are ‘well acquainted’.
• Place the mixture into the lined pan and spread it out evenly. Press it firmly into the pan using a glass, the back of a spoon, or your hand. The firmer you press it, the easier it will be to cut it.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the mixture to cool and become firm.
• Remove from the refrigerator and take the parchment paper (with the mixture) out of the pan to slice into 18 bars with a large, sharp knife. Slice into 6 strips one way, then turn the pan and cut each strip into thirds.
• Eat immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be wrapped individually in parchment paper or plastic wrap, and frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Notes

1. You can use all pea microgreens, all sunflower, or a mixture of the two.
2. When lining the pan with parchment paper, an easy way is to have two strips of 8-inch wide paper and crisscross them in the pan. This gives the best-looking edges.
3. Feel free to substitute other nuts or seeds for the sliced almonds- pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, pecans, etc.
4. To use regular rolled oats, put 2 cups of regular rolled oats into a blender or food processor and grind for 15 seconds.
5. To make VEGAN: replace the honey with ¼ cup of maple syrup. Be aware, however, that it may not stick together as well

Keyword Children, Healthy recipe, microgreen recipe, pea microgreen, Peanut Butter

Use a sushi mold to turn the granola bars into Granola Hearts!