Snack

DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars is for Snack.

DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars takes several minutes to prepare.

DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars takes several minutes to cook.

DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars are:

1 1/3 cup oats
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/3 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped
1 cup dried fruit, such as apricots and goji berries
1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons honey
? cup grape seed or sunflower oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
? teaspoon salt

Here is how you make DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars:

Preheat the oven to 375? F. Lightly grease a 7x11 pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside. Spread the oats, flax seeds and almonds out on a baking tray. Toast the ingredients in the oven for about 8 minutes, or until fragrant and the nuts are golden. Meanwhile, pour the brown sugar, apple juice, honey, oil, vanilla and salt into a large pot and cook over medium heat. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, until thick and syrupy. Remove from the heat and pour the remaining ingredients into the pot and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it into the pan with a spatula. Work quickly; it will set up fast.Allow the bars to cool for about 20 minutes. While they are still slightly pliable, cut the bars into 12 pieces and wrap tightly. Store the bars at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

The nutritional information for DIY Flax Seed Granola Bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 170.7

• Total Fat: 8.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 1.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 3.1 g