Quick Granola Bars

After a week of regularly working out and eating healthy I'm down 3 pounds and feeling better than ever. So to go along with my new healthy lifestyle I started looking for healthy post workout snacks I could make to refuel. So I came across a recipe on the minimalist baker blog and tried it out. Of course I tweaked it a little to reflect my taste and adapt to the ingredients I had. 

5 Ingredient Granola Bars 

1 cup of figs 

1/2 cup of peanut butter 

1/2 cup honey 

1 1/2 cups oats (I used steel cut but rolled oats would probably be a better texture) 

2/3 cup of chocolate chunks 

Put the figs in a food processor and process until they form a ball. Heat the peanut butter and honey in a small sauce pot and heat for a minute or two. Combine figs, peanut butter mixture and oats in a bowl till all ingredients are incorporated. Fold in chocolate chunks. Line an 8x8 pan with plastic wrap and spread the mixture into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes. Cut into 10 even bars. They can be stored either in the refrigerator or left out. 

The ones I made came out with a very rough texture because of the steel cut oats but the rolled oats bars should have a smoother and softer texture. These bars are going to be a great mid morning or afternoon snack and the flavors or add ins can be adjusted to fit anybodies preferences. Hopefully this snack will help me stay on track with my plan for a healthy summer. So till next time, 

Keep Cooking Brooklyn!