Maple Granola Bars

This deliciously sweet granola bar recipe highlights the subtle taste of maple. Simply pair them with a piece of fruit and yogurt, or a glass of milk, to make it a balanced breakfast. They’re also perfect as a pre-workout snack thanks to their carbohydrate content. Simple, quick, and made with everyday ingredients, they offer a delicious homemade alternative to store-bought maple granola bars.

Servings: 8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (375 ml) quick-cooking rolled oats + 1 tablespoon for topping
• ½ cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) baking powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ½ cup (125 ml) dark maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) unsalted pumpkin seeds

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats (1 ½ cups), flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and press it down evenly.
5. Sprinkle the top with the remaining tablespoon of oats and the pumpkin seeds.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. For cleaner cuts, let cool for 20 minutes before slicing into bars. Cut into 8 portions.

To make it a balanced breakfast, serve with a bowl of Greek yogurt and a piece of fruit.

Try these other maple snack recipes:

• Maple Hummus Dessert
• Cooked Pear with Maple Crunch

Nutrition facts per serving: 190 calories | 4g fat | 35g carbohydrates | 2g fiber | 5g protein

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