No-Bake Granola Bars (Back to School Recipe) Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking Ep 139
Hi Bold Bakers!
I know it is back to school time but I amgoing to brighten up your day with my no bake
granola bars.
They are perfect for lunchboxes and afternoonsnacks.
So here’s what’s fantastic about thesegranola bars.
We’re going to make one base recipe andthen from that, you can make any flavor you
want.
I’m going to show you some of my favoritesbut first we’re going to make the base for
our granola bars.
So in a large bowl, we’re going to add insome oats.
Rolled oats or quick cooking oats work perfectly.
Into the oats, we’re going to add in someRice Krispies.
Generally, I always have these in my house.
So those are the simple dry ingredients forthe base.
Now we’re going to move onto the wet ingredients.
So into another bowl, we’re going to addin some butter, brown sugar, if you don’t
have brown sugar you can use white but brownsugar is preferable, and then some liquid
sugar.
I’m using honey, you can use agave, maplesyrup, any liquid sugar.
So our next step is to pop this into a microwaveor you can put it into a small saucepan and
you want to let it simmer up for around 2minutes.
It will create a nice caramel and then we’llput that onto our dry ingredients.
So our little caramel is out of the microwave,smells delicious.
So to this, you want to add in a little bitof salt.
Salt helps to bring out all the lovely flavorsof the ingredients you’re going to put into
it.
We’re also going to add in a little bitof vanilla extract.
Now this is optional just in case you don’thave it or you don’t want to add it in,
but it does add a lovely bit of flavor anda nice little kick to your bars.
Just want to give that a little mix in andthen pour it straight over our oats and our
rice.
Look at that, gorgeous.
Once your caramel is in there, you want togive it a good mix until it all comes together.
And there you go, this is the base for ourchewy granola bars.
It actually takes no time to make at all.
Oh it’s so yummy, the texture is reallynice, I can taste the little bit of salt and
vanilla.
Now I’m going to show you how you can turnthis into a lot of different flavors.
We are going to start out by making a nutand raisin bar.
Into my granola bar base, I’m going to addin some toasted chopped nuts.
Now here I am using almonds because I lovealmonds but you can use any kind of nut that
you like.
Make sure that they’re toasted because theygive such a better flavor.
Next is our dried fruit, I’m using raisins.
Dried fruit is high in nutrients because there’sno water.
They’re even more dense so they’re reallygood.
And then lastly I’m going to add in someunsweetened coconut.
I adore coconut.
And then give that a big mix around, makesure that everything gets combined well.
These granola bars are fantastic when youneed a boost of energy after school, for lunch,
whatever it is.
Oats are great because they’re full of energyand they’re slow-releasing so they’ll
keep you going throughout the day.
That’s it, all mixed up.
And as you can see, no baking, no machines,all done by hand in minutes.
So now I’m going to put this mix into atray.
Line a small tray with parchment and thenjust pour in your granola.
This might seem a little bit dry but whatyou’re going to do is press it into the
tray.
You can feel then how sticky it is, also itfirms up when it goes cold and that’s how
you get those nice bars.
You might want to use a spatula or a palletknife and just press it in nice and firm to
get an even layer.
I like nice, thick bars but you can spreadthis out further if you’d like.
And in true bigger bolder baking fashion,I’m going to sprinkle some more ingredients
on top.
A few toasted almonds and some raisins.
And then give those guys a little bit of apress down.
Our granola bars are looking great and they’resmelling great but now it’s time to pop
them into the fridge and let them set.
It takes around 2 hours.
Now you’ve got to have a peanut butter andjelly granola bar considering this is back
to school.
It’s really really easy to make, the onlydifference is, into your wet mix of butter,
brown sugar, and honey, we are going to addin some peanut butter.
You can use smooth or chunky, whatever youlike.
You also don’t have to use peanut butter,you can use any nut butter.
And then just give him a mix in until he kindof just melts into the ingredients.
And then like before, pour your wet into yourdry.
Into this bar, I’m also going to add insome toasted peanuts.
Give it some nice extra texture, a littlebit of bite.
And then just mix it all together.
You guys have been requesting granola barsI’d say since I started the channel.
So it’s definitely about time that I madethem.
So what you should do if you’re a smartbold baker, is make these over the weekend
when you have time and then you can eat themfor your snacks, for your lunch, all the way
throughout the week.
So we’ve got our peanut butter in here butlet me show you where the jelly comes into
it all.
So go ahead and scoop half of your peanutbutter mix into your prepared tray.
Press it down with your spatula until youget a nice, thin layer.
So then for my favorite part, the jelly.
Choose any kind of jelly you want, it’sup to you.
I usually have raspberry or strawberry.
And then we’re going to do a very thin layeron top of these oats.
Just spread out your jam until it’s a nice,even layer.
Once your jam is on there, then go ahead andput on the rest of the oat mix.
Be careful not to squish down too much soyour jam doesn’t come out.
If your jam is a little bit runny, you canalways pop your tray into the fridge as well
and let it set before you put on your otherlayer.
To add a little bit of something to thesebars, I’m going to sprinkle some more chopped
toasted peanuts on top.
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sure you do so.
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Ok that’s it we’re done.
I can see some jam coming out of the sidethere.
This guy is ready for the fridge.
So another delicious granola bar is doublechocolate.
Sounds like heaven.
It’s really easy, all you want to do isinto your wet ingredients very similar to
peanut butter, we’re going to add in somegood quality, unsweetened cocoa powder.
And then just give it a good mix in.
And then straight into your dry ingredients.
And then for extra chocolate, because no onewill say no to that, I like to add in some
chocolate morsels.
Make sure that they are good quality.
And then just like the others, just mix themtogether until everything is combined.
Sometimes these mixes seem a little bit drybut just keep mixing until all your oats are
hydrated, everything is covered in a deliciouslayer of yumminess.
And remember all of my recipes along withother snack ideas can be found on biggerbolderbaking.com.
Ok this is well-mixed, it’s nice and stiff.
Now we’re just going to press it into ourtray.
And then just press it down evenly all theway to the edges.
And then because you can never have enough,I’m going to sprinkle more chocolate chips
on top.
It’s funny, this granola bar reminds meof when you go to a birthday party in Ireland
and you get rice crispy buns, and all theyare is rice crispies and chocolate, that’s
what this tastes like.
So this guy now is ready for the fridge.
My granola bars have been in the fridge fora few hours, they’re nice and firm.
So now I’m going to cut them so you canhave a look.
Cut them into whatever sizes you like.
Remember that they are filling so they don’thave to be huge.
The granola bars stay fresh in an airtightcontainer for up to five days.
You can put them in the fridge or leave themout at room temperature.
Since I just made the chocolate one, I’mgoing to give that one a taste.
It is rich and decadent and chocolatey.
This is gorgeous and the best thing aboutit is there’s all these lovely oats in there,
the rice, great ingredients.
They are a great way to start your day, endyour day, or any time in between.
Share your granola bar photos with me on socialmedia using the hashtag #boldbakers.
And I’ll see you back here next week formore Bigger Bolder Baking.
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