Vitamix Granola Bars
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 12 bars
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 146
- Total Fat
- 4
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 25
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 9
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 50
- Total: 36 min
- Active: 36 min
Ingredients
¼ cup (50 g) wheat berries or ½ cup (60 g) whole wheat flour
¼ cup (28 g) wheat germ
½ cup (70 g) raw almonds
1 cup (155 g) rolled oats
1 medium to large apple, seeded, cubed or 1 1/8 cups (210 g) unsweetened applesauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (45 ml) honey or agave nectar
½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries or cherries
Directions
- 1. Place wheat berries, wheat germ, almonds, and oats into the Vitamix Dry Grains container and secure lid.
- 2. Select Variable 1.
- 3. Turn machine on and slowly increase to speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- 4. Blend for 30 seconds. Turn machine off. Pour out into bowl.
- 5. Place apple into the Vitamix Dry Grains container and secure lid.
- 6. Select Variable 1.
- 7. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- 8. Use the tamper to press the apple into the blades.
- 9. Blend for 35-40 seconds or until consistency of applesauce.
- 10. Pour into bowl with dry ingredients. Add salt, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and cranberries to mixture.
- 11. Mix gently by hand to combine. Spread into greased 8-inch x 8-inch (20cm x 20cm) pan.
- 12. Bake for 25 minutes in a 350°F (180°C) oven. If using wheat berries, blend for 45-60 seconds in step 4.