4 Grain Goji Berry Granola Bars

By sheilaolim

Recipes makes 10 bars approx 150 cal each with 4 grams fiber and 5 grams protein

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup Oats
• 1/4 cup Quinoa
• 1/4 Flax Seed Meal
• 1/4 Cup Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds (optional, can be substituted with more flax)
• 1/4 cup dried Goji Berries (or other dried, chopped fruit of your choice)
• 1/4 cup sliced Almonds (or other sliced/ chopped nut of your choice)
• 1/3 cup Soy Milk (or Milk of your choice)
• 1 Banana
• 1 tablespoon Agave Nectar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil

Details

Adapted from lorimerkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°
Mix oats, quinoa, flax, hemp seeds, goji berries and almonds in a bowl until well blended.
In a blender or food processor, mix the soy milk, banana, agave nectar, vanilla extract and salt until the ingredients are liquified. Pour over oat mixture and mix. The mix will be slightly dry and crumbly.
In a microwave, heat coconut oil until it is liquid, and pour it over the granola mix. Using spatula stir the granola until the coconut oil has been thoroughly absorb and distributed.
Use an 8 x 8 pan, lined with wax paper.
Pour granola into the pan and spread it out evenly. Using the spatula (or your hands) pat down hard on the granola to set it into place. (I used the bottom of another 8 x 8 pan to press down on top of the granola to keep it even).
Cook for 20 minutes or until edges start to brown.