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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 seeds makes 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 butter is 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.

You can much on one healthy oats peanut butter bar, for breakfast or as a midday snack.

Tips for Indian style oats granola bar. 1. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for upto 7 days. 2. Use unsweetened cocoa nibs. 3. Coconut oil used in the recipe is good for you. Maintains Heart Health : The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). In addition, they also benefit by lowering triglyceride levels in the body. Together all this works in favour of heart and maintaining normal blood pressure. 4. We use this vanilla extract in the recipe.

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Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     6Makes 6 bars
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Ingredients


For Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars With Peanut Butter
1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup homemade peanut butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds (badam)
1/4 cup cacao nibs
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp roasted flax seeds
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
a pinch of salt

Method
For healthy oats peanut butter bar
    For healthy oats peanut butter bar
  1. To make indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
  2. 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.
  3. Refrigerate for atleast 1 hour.
  4. Cut into 6 equal rectangular bars using a sharp knife.
  5. Store the indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use as required.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per bar
Energy194 cal
Protein5.8 g
Carbohydrates20.9 g
Fiber4.9 g
Fat10.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium10.2 mg
Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter recipe with step by step photos

like oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter
    like oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter
  1. like Indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter | healthy oats peanut butter bar | oats, cocoa and peanut butter bar with flax seeds | hen see our collection of Indian recipes using oats. 

what is oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter made off ?
    what is oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter made off ?
  1. what is oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter made off ?  healthy oats peanut butter bar  is made from easily available ingredients in India such as 1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats., 3/4 cup homemade peanut butter, 1/4 cup sliced almonds (badam), 1/4 cup cacao nibs, 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, 2 tbsp roasted flax seeds, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1/4 tsp vanilla essence and a pinch of salt. See below image of list of ingredients for oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter.

benefits of oats
    benefits of oats

benefits of almonds
    benefits of almonds

unsweetened cocoa nibs
    unsweetened cocoa nibs
  1. This is what cacoa nibs look like. There are many brands available in India and we bought ours from Amazon.in. Cacao comes from Cacao trees which have seeds. These seeds are dried and roasted to form raw chocolate. This raw chocolate is nothing but Cacao Nibs.
  2. Health Information of Cacao Nibs
    1. Good for Heart : Cacao nibs are rich in Magnesium which help nerve function and maintain a normal heart beat.

    2. Maintains Blood Pressure : Cacao Nibs are high in Fibre which keeps your insulin levels in check and prevents your blood pressure from climbing. 

    3. High Fibre : Cacao Nibs are high in Fibre which will lead to clean bowels and make you feel fuller for a longer time leading to weight loss.

making homemade peanut butter
    making homemade peanut butter
  1. Indian style peanut butter is made from simple and cheap store bought ingredients available in India which are 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts , peeled and 4 tsp organic coconut oil. See below image of list of ingredients for  Indian style peanut butter.  This makes 1 cup peanut butter while our recipe of healthy oats peanut butter bar calls for 3/4 cup peanut butter. Eat the balance as a healthy snack. See complete recipe with tips of homemade Indian peanut butter recipe.
  2. To make Indian style peanut butter recipe |  homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter |  you need unslated peanuts. This is how the peanuts are available in the market. You can easily get in from any grocery store.  
  3. To make Indian style peanut butter |  homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter |  put unsalted peanuts in the mixing jar. Never buy the salted peanuts from the market as they have too much salt and not healthy for you.  
     
  4. Add virgin coconut oil which is cold pressed for best health results. See why we use coconut oil? 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. 
  5. Blend it into a smooth paste. This is how the consistency of Indian style peanut butter |  homemade peanut butter | healthy peanut butter |  should be.
  6. Our homemade peanut butter is ready, store it in a glass bottle covered with a lid in the refrigerator. Note that you need to cool the peanut butter and then put it in the fridge. NOTE that you can store the peanut butter at room temperature for 10 days or it stays good in the fridge for 30 days. This homemade peanut butter has a nice grainy mouth feel to it. 
     

batter for oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter
    batter for oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter
  1. In a deep bowl put 1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats.
  2. Add 3/4 cup homemade peanut butter.
  3. Add 1/4 cup sliced almonds (badam).
  4. Add 1/4 cup cacao nibs. They should be unsweetened and are easily availabe on amazon.in.  
  5. Add 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey.
  6. Add 2 tbsp roasted flax seeds.
  7. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil.
  8. Add 1/4 tsp vanilla essence.
  9. Add a pinch of salt.
  10. Mix well.
  11. Keep aside.

making oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter
    making oats vegan granola bar with peanut butter
  1. Line a round tin or tray with  butter paper.
  2. Put the mixture into it and using your palm or spoon press it out to form a square.
  3. The batter for the oats bar should be flatened with the back of a spoon so that we can cut into pieces later.
  4. Freeze for atleast 1 hour and then refrigerate.
  5. Remove from the tin.
  6. Cut into 6 equal rectangular bars using a sharp knife if using a rectangular tin or 9 bars for a round tin. 
  7. Serve immediately or use as required.

tips for Indian style oats granola bar
    tips for Indian style oats granola bar
  1. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for upto 7 days.
  2. Use unsweetened cocoa nibs.
  3. Coconut oil used in the recipe is good for you. Maintains Heart Health : The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). In addition, they also benefit by lowering triglyceride levels in the body. Together all this works in favour of heart and maintaining normal blood pressure.  
  4. We use this vanilla extract in the recipe.

health benefits of Indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter
    health benefits of Indian style oats granola bar with peanut butter
  1. Indian Style Oats Granola Bar with Peanut Butter – a healthy snack. 
  2. These zero sugar bars and a healthy munch on snack on the go. 
  3. The oats and fkax seeds add in enough fibre to keep you satiated. 
  4. The almonds and peanuts boost their protein count. 
  5. Coconut oil lends healthy fats.
  6. Flax seeds also have some omega-3 fatty acids in them which help reduce inflammation in the body. 
  7. But remember not to go overboard. Restrict to 1 piece at a time. 

Reviews

Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter
 on 03 Oct 21 08:44 AM
5

Hey, good recipe but the oats should be cooked or uncooked as wouldn''t they taste bad if uncooked?
Tarla Dalal
06 Oct 21 04:14 PM
   We have not roasted it, if you wish you can lightly roast them.
Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter
 on 14 Apr 18 11:41 AM
5

Very healthy recipe, I like it, can I use market peanut butter ?
Edited after original posting.
Tarla Dalal
14 Apr 18 02:39 PM
   Hello Sandhya, We suggest you to use home-made peanut butter.
Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter
 on 22 Mar 18 09:54 AM
5

This is a super healthy bar and tastes real good. Good to see the use of Cocoa Nibs and homemade peanut butter which is without the added sugar and oil. I have this whenever there are sugar cravings or pre workout.

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