Healthy Granola Bar Makeover, Take 2

As you may have read, my first batch of granola bars just squeaked by with a pass. (OK, maybe closer to an epic fail as they were still sitting on the counter days later).  I did not let that discourage me from giving it another go.  If at first you don't succeed, bake, bake again!

I modified this recipe to create a
true winner.  The bars are a good size and the calorie count isn't off the charts.  I reduced the sugar and used a flax egg to up the protein.  These bars are crunchy with just enough sweetness.  Without further ado...

Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Makes 20 bars)

2  1/4 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup wheat germ

3 tbsp ground flax

1/4 cup whole wheat  flour 

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup chocolate chips

1/3 cup honey

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/3 cup natural peanut butter

2 teaspoons maple syrup

1 flax egg

1/4 cup skim milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 pan.

Combine oats, wheat germ, flax, flour, salt and chocolate chips. In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, mix honey, sugar, peanut butter and maple syrup.  Heat for 30-40 seconds and stir.

Add peanut butter mixture, flax egg and milk to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. (You may want to use your hands for this :)

Press mixture into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.  Allow to cool for 5 minutes and cut into squares.

Nutritional Information (approx.)

128 calories

4.7 g fat

18.2 g carbs

4.5 g protein

2.6 g fibre

Have you ever failed at a recipe only to come back with a masterpiece?

Stay Healthy,
Tracy