Chunky Granola Bites

The sports food market has practically exploded in recent years.  No longer is PowerBar the only option for on-the-go exercise food.  (Editor’s Note:  I remember cutting PowerBars into small pieces & sticking them to my bike top tube for easy-to-access food during triathlons!)  But although these packaged options are convenient, they are also expensive & loaded with ingredients not found in nature.  I mean…what even is gellan gum (listed in GU ingredients)?  The cool thing is there are also loads of make-your-own energy food recipes out there.  And here’s a great one – Chunky Granola Bites.  They take about 20min to make…and I bet you’ll enjoy these so much more than those packaged otpions!

Serves 12

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c quick oats
  • 1/3 c wheat germ or ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 c chopped nuts of your choice (pecans, almonds, walnuts)
  • 1/2 c hemp seeds (also called hemp hearts)
  • 1 c dried fruit of your choice (cranberries, apricots, pineapple, cherries)
  • 1/3 c unsweetened dried shredded coconut
  • 1/2 t cinnamon
  • 1/2 t ground ginger
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 lg egg
  • 1/2 c honey or brown rice syrup
  • 1/4 c coconut oil, melted

Preheat oven to 350 deg.  In large bowl, stir together oats, wheat germ, nuts, hemp seeds, dried fruit, coconut, cinnamon, ginger & salt.  In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg & stir in honey or brown rice syrup & oil.  Add wet ingredients to dry & mix until everything is moist.

Divide mixture among 24 greased or paper-lined mini-muffin cups & make sure to pack it down tightly to help hold everything together.  Bake for 15 min, or until the edges begin to brown.  Cool several minutes before un-molding.

Chill in refrigerator for up to 1 wk.  Put into small zip-lock bags & enjoy during exercise.

Recipe adapted from Rocket Fuel: Power-Packed Food for Sports + Adventure

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