Treacle Granola Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These treacle granola bars are absolutely my go to when I need a quick homemade snack that actually tastes indulgent. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it comes together in under an hour from start to finish, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your cupboard already. The peanut butter provides a wonderful protein boost to keep you satisfied between meals, while the rolled oats give these bars a satisfying texture and staying power. Best of all, once you've mixed everything together, you're just 25 minutes of baking away from golden, chewy bars that beat any store bought version by miles.
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Ingredients
- 600 grolled oats
- 200 gpeanut butter
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 1egg
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gcinnamon
- 150 gchopped nuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper with butter or oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and golden syrup until smooth.
Tip: Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- 3
Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the egg is beaten well to incorporate it evenly.
- 4
Gradually add the rolled oats, cinnamon, and chopped nuts to the bowl and mix until everything is well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the mixture.
- 5
Press the mixture into the prepared baking tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Tip: This will help the mixture set and make it easier to cut into bars.
- 6
Cut the mixture into bars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Tip: You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months for a longer shelf life.
- 7
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tip: Make sure to keep the bars away from direct sunlight and moisture.
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