DIY GRANOLA BARS

Are your kids ‘starving hungry’ when they come out of school? Avoid processed snacks by making this healthy easy granola bar recipe. The protein from the nuts, combined with the slow release carbohydrate from the oats helps to balance blood sugar levels.

Better still, let your kid’s make this recipe themselves on a weekend ready for the week ahead. It keeps for 2 weeks!

Ingredients:

Makes around 8 slices (double up on ingredients and keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in a cool place)

3 cups porridge oats1/2 cup walnuts1/2 cup raisins¼ cup pumpkin/sunflower seeds½ cup of cranberries½ cup of honey1/4 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup almonds1/2 cup halves pecans

How to make:

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil spray.Combine all ingredients. Place into the baking tray and press down.Bake for around 30 minutes or until light brown. Cut into slices. Allow to cool and then enjoy!Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in a cool place.