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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes

I remember my dad making Aunt Jemima pancakes every Sunday morning.  To this day, I still love my buttermilk pancakes drizzled with maple syrup. I am always trying to recreate recipes to make them healthier.  To these pancakes I added some rolled oats and blueberries…

Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

  One of my goals is to eat more lentils and legumes. I saw these”  Vegan Sloppy Joe’s” on Simple Bites, and adapted it to my family’s taste. Everyone enjoyed them, including my carnivore husband. Although, he was hesitant about the recipe and whether or not…

Healthy Granola Bars!

Healthy Granola Bars!

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I quit buying store bought granola bars about 5 years ago because of all the added sugar and artificial flavors. Since having kids, I am always looking for healthy snack alternatives. I adapted this recipe from Jessica Merchant’s, new book called Seriously Delish, who also runs a blog called “How sweet Eats“. This was my first attempt at making my own granola bars, with a little help from Miss E.  They turned out perfect and got taste approval by my toddler and husband. These granola bars are packed with dietitian approved ingredients. They contain large flake oats, which are packed with heart healthy soluble fiber and good for the whole family.  For the full nutritional benefit, make sure you choose steel cut oats or large flakes as they have the bran and germ intact. Both flax and chia seeds are packed with omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and fibre. These granola bars are prefect for an afternoon snack or a breakfast bar if your in a rush to get out the door.

 

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Healthy Granola Bars !

Yields 12

10 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups of large flake oats
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seed
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup of pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup of raisins
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 TBSP chia seeds
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 TBSP cacao nibs
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup of coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup of almond butter
  • 1/3 cup of maple syrup or honey (if you prefer firm bars I would use honey)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. ). Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. ). Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, leave some parchment paper hanging over the sides.
  3. ). In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix.
  4. ). Fold cacao nibs into dry ingredients
  5. ). In a small pot over low heat, combine coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Once mixture has melted pour into oat mixture and combine ingredients.
  6. ). Pour granola into lined baking dish and press granola firmly into the dish.
  7. ). Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. ). Remove from the oven and let bars cool slightly , firmly press on bars with spatula.
  9. Cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

For gluten free granola bars look for gluten free oats.

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Roasted Beet Quinoa Salad with Carrots !

Roasted Beet Quinoa Salad with Carrots !

We eat a lot of salads. This roasted beet and carrot salad with quinoa is a family favorite, its full of flavour, hearty, and of course healthy. This salad is a regular on our meal plan, I love that I can make this salad and…

Nutrient Dense Foods for the Whole Family!

Nutrient Dense Foods for the Whole Family!

I don’t really like the term “super food” because I feel there is no miracle food, sorry kale, that is going to keep us healthy, instead a variety of foods that are nutrient dense. I have compiled a list of foods that are packed with…