Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter makes 6 bars.

194 calories for 1 Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 21g, Protein 5.8g, Fat 10.8g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter

Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter makes 6 bars.

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Indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter recipe | healthy oats peanut butter bar | oats, cocoa and peanut butter bar with flax seedsmakes use of homemade peanut butter, which can be made quickly and easily. Learn how to make healthy oats peanut butter bar.

To make Indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Line a tray with a butter paper, put the mixture into it and using your palm or spoon press it out to form a square. Refrigerate for atleast 1 hour. Cut into 6 equal rectangular bars using a sharp knife. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use as required.

Learning to make granola bars is a worthy skill, because granola bars are so tasty and so handy! You can just keep a few in your handbag and munch on them when you are hungry. However, whenever we buy commercial brands, we are always doubtful about the health quotient and quality of ingredients despite the promises on the wrapper. So, why not spend a few minutes to make oats, cocoa and peanut butter bar with flax seeds yourself?

This healthy oats peanut butter bar is easy and quick, and requires no cooking at all. The charming chocolaty flavour, and the crunch of almonds and roasted flax seeds, make this a really yummy treat that none can resist.

Loaded with protein, the homemade peanut butteris a real value-add. Oats is rich in fibre , while flaxseeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids . Cocoa nibblets are full of antioxidants and magnesium , while coconut oil is a wonder food loaded with energy and healthy fats. Coconut oil imparts the required softness to the Indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter. On the whole, this recipe is amazingly healthy, and especially great for athletes as it is rich in healthy fats and will give them loads of energy over an extended period of time.

Is Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Oats : Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. It is rich in soluble fibre, which helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called "Bad" cholesterol. Whole Oats have an antioxidant called Avenanthramide (a polyphenol from oats) which helps lower blood pressure levels. Soluble fibre absorbs water and swells and to become gel like substance which helps in the absorption of nutrients like B Vitamins and minerals like Magnesium and Zinc which are key to a good heart. See here why oats are good for you?

2. Peanuts : Peanuts contain Vitamin B1, Thiamine which helps form ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which body uses for energy. A handful of peanuts gives you 7.3 grams of Protein. Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews are rich in Protein and healthy monounsaturated fats which won’t spike your blood sugar levels and good for a diabetic snack and healthy heart snack. Eating a handful of Peanuts a day is said to increase the good cholesterol (HDL) in your body which is good for heart health. Read 11 amazing benefits of peanuts. 

3. Almonds (badam) : Almonds are rich in B complex vitamins such as Vitamin B1, Thiamine, Vitamin B3, Niacin and Folate which plays an important role in the brain development. Almonds balances your cholesterol levels. almonds have a very low glycemic index and good for diabetics. See all 13 super health benefits of almonds. 

4. Coconut Oil : Coconut oil is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s).  Unlike other fats, they go directly from the gut to the liver. From here, they are then used as a source of energy or converted into ketones. As the calories in MCT’s are used straight away, they are less likely to be stored as fats in the body. MCT's have shown to improve your brain and memory function, they also give a boost to your energy levels and improve your endurance.  The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics. See detailed benefits of coconut oil. 

5. Alsi (Flax seeds) : Flax seeds are high in soluble and insoluble fibre which prevents surges in blood sugar levels. Hence, this is beneficial to those who are diabetic. Flax seeds are the richest source of plant Omega-3 (n3) fatty acids. Since flaxseeds are not a very good source of sodium they are safe to be consumed by individuals with High Blood Pressure. Flax seeds contain high levels of Lignans which have benefits of anti-ageing and restoring cellar health and good for heart. See detailed benefits of alsi, flaxseeds. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Oats Vegan Granola Bars ?

Yes, but cut the amount of honey uses and have portion control.

Can healthy individuals have Oats Vegan Granola Bars ?

Super healthy bar. It has all rich healthy ingredietns used. Make sure to have homemade peanut butter recipe as there is zero sugar in that. 

Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter is high in

1. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium.

2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

3. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 

4. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 194 calories that come from Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter?

Walking (6 kmph) = 58 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 19 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 26 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 33 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.