Chewy (Nut-Free) Granola Bars

This recipe was first created nearly four years ago for my daughter and all her (then) 6th class team mates who played a very memorable football final in Croke Park. I'd love to say their outstanding energy on the pitch that day was helped by their pre match fuelling ... my chewy granola bars, but I definitely can't take that credit.

A super healthy granola bar … perfect for sports or just a tasty treat with your cup of tea!

(Warning: I did make this recipe up as i went so apologies if my measurements are a little out).

Alva's Chewy (Nut- Free) Granola Bars

Ingredients

200 grams oats

100 grams *wholemeal flour

100 grams *self raising flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

150 grams honey

2 tablespoons of butter (or coconut oil for dairy free)

100 grams of mixed seeds (I used sunflower and pumpkin)

3 large bananas mashed

*For Gluten Free Recipe - Swap flours for 200g of Doves Farm gluten free self raising flour and choose gluten free oats

Method

Mix all ingredients and press into a baking tray (1 inch thick) lined with baking paper. Bake at 190 degrees celcius for 20 minutes until edges are golden brown. After about 10 minutes of cooling, cut into small bars - don't remove from the tray until fully cooled. Makes 25.