I love a good chewy granola bar, especially when it contains chocolate and fresh fruit on top. It is healthy, chewy, nutty, chocolatey, fruity, and the most important, it is approved from kids!
If you love chewy granola bars, trust me, this recipe is so delicious! Fig granola bars are loaded with natural ingredients like almonds, hazelnuts, honey and fresh figs. Being no bake, they require less time to prepare. Just mix the base-ingredients, set them in a baking pan, melt the chocolate, add figs and refrigerate to set in.
Figs
Figs are a good source of fibre, natural sugars and minerals. Also they are a good source of antioxidant, vitamin A and K. As known high fibre foods provide a feeling of fullness and can reduce hunger and cravings.
Can I use other fruit?
Yes, you can! you can use any fruit you prefer, for example apricot, apple, pear, strawberries, bananas etc. Just keep in mind, that some fruits may last less or more.
Vegan
In case you want them vegan, replace honey with agave or maple sirup.
Recipe
Servings: 8 pieces (65 gr. each)
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
180 gr. oat flakes
70 gr. unsalted walnuts and hazelnuts
150 gr honey
280 gr dark chocolate
2-3 figs
Method
In a big bowl add unsalted almonds, hazelnuts and break using a pastle. Then add oat flakes.
Place honey in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Add honey to the oat mixture and stir very well until combined.
In an oven pan (20x25 cm) with parchment paper, place the mixture, spread it all over the pan and press with your hands. Place in the fridge until needed.
In a ben marie melt the dark chocolate and over the oat mixture.
Wash figs and cut in slices. Place fig slices over the chocolate and press a bit with your hands.
Refrigerate for an hour or overnight, until set.
To slice, run a knife under hot water, wipe dry and then cut bars in the desired shape.
Refrigerate any leftovers and consume within 2 days.
Enjoy!!!
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