Healthy Granola Bars for Kids

Snacks are a good way to add extra nutrients in our diet, more so when we are loggerheads with time. A healthy bar of Granola in the snack box of kids will make sure they get the goodness of nuts, cereals and other minerals all packed in one.

Granola also makes a quick & healthy breakfast when mixed with yogurt and other cereals. A great snack to satisfy after school and office hunger for the kids and adults as well, Granola is a prudent choice in our diet. The benefits of fibers in the wholegrain, vitamins & minerals in the fruits and powerful nuts will surely keep the energy levels going.

Ingredients;

1 cups of oats
1/2 cup of cornflakes
1/2 cup of Wheat flakes
1/2 cup of mix nuts (cashew, almonds, walnuts)
1/4 cup of Raisins (kishmish)
2-3 tbsp. of sunflower seeds
1/4 cup grated Apple
1 tsp. Cinnamon powder
1/2 cup of Brown sugar
1/4 cup of Dabur Honey

Method:  Dry roast the cornflakes, wheat flakes and oats in a wok or an oven for a few minutes, till they turn crisp.  Avoid this step if the flakes are already crisp, since mine were a bit soggy I dry roasted them.

Grate the apple and mix it with the cereals (peel the apple if you dislike the skin).

Take a big vessel and add all the flakes and oats into it. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Take a flat baking tray and grease it with little oil or butter. Spread the above mix on the tray evenly and press it lightly with the back of a flat ladle.

Bake it at 325°F for 20-25 minutes. Make sure to stir the mixture once or twice during baking, to avoid the granola getting burnt.

Take out the baked granola spread and let it cool for 15-20 minutes. Break it into small pieces and store in an air tight container.

? ??Note:

To make firm rectangular shape bars, the mix should be pressed tightly while baking it.
You can include or exclude any ingredients (nuts, seeds, flakes) according to your kitchen pantry.
The baked granola mix can be enjoyed as a high energy Tea time snack.
Pack the granola bars into the snack box of kids.
A great travel & picnic option.
Sprinkle the baked granola over fresh curds and have a healthy breakfast.
A very healthy option to replace many ready made unhealthy biscuits and baked goodies available off the shelves.
You can avoid the sugar altogether when baking the granola for adults and increase the amount of grated fruits (apples) in it.

Though there are many ways & recipes to bake Granola, this recipe is the one I prefer when hard pressed for time. Just assemble, mix and bake and you are done.

Shall post other versions of Granola soon, take care.