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Madegood Granola Bars
When I’m craving a snack, I prefer something wholesome. These madegood granola bars are delicious and free from the unpronounceable additives found in most store-bought options. I’ve packed them with quick rolled oats, Medjool dates, peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips. They taste incredible and are much healthier, made with whole food ingredients.
Are Madegood Granola Bars Healthy?
That depends on several factors. Generally, madegood granola bars can be a good source of fiber and sometimes protein. However, many contain as much sugar and calories as candy bars. I tend to avoid products with ingredient labels full of unrecognizable or hard-to-pronounce items.
My homemade bars use Medjool dates and honey as the main sweeteners, which are lower on the glycemic index, making them more nutrient-dense and healthier than those with regular sugar or corn syrup. The peanut butter and walnuts add protein, and the oats increase the fiber content. Overall, these madegood granola bars are much healthier than store-bought ones and taste even better!
Is it cheaper to make your own Madegood Granola Bars?
Absolutely! I like to buy peanut butter and oats in bulk when they’re on sale, as they have a long shelf life. This helps reduce costs. While some store-bought granola bars might be cheaper, I can guarantee their ingredients aren’t as wholesome. At just $0.72 per bar, these healthy Madegood granola bars are great for your budget and even better for your body!
What Else you Can Add
These bars are a versatile base for various mix-ins. Try these:
- White chocolate chips
- Dried or freeze-dried fruits
- Nuts or seeds
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed pretzels
Have a peanut allergy? Swap peanut butter and peanuts for almond butter. If you’re allergic to all tree nuts, try tahini and pumpkin seeds instead!
how to make Madegood Granola Bars – step by step
1-Gather ingredients. In a food processor, process 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (make sure all of them are pitted!) until they form a big ball of “dough”
2-In a mixing bowl, combine combine Medjool date “dough”, 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips and mix together by hand (it’s going to be sticky!)
3-Spread the granola bar batter into a lined baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm but not completely solid.
4-Remove from freezer. Cut bars into the size and shape you want. These will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one month!
5-You’ll never go back to store-bought granola bars again!
Madegood Granola Bars
Description
Madegood granola bars are wholesome and healthy! Packed with oats, dates, peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Gather ingredients. In a food processor, process dates (make sure all of them are pitted!) until they form a big ball of “dough”
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In a mixing bowl, combine Medjool date "dough", chunky peanut butter, walnuts, ground cinnamon, sea salt, cups quick rolled oats, honey, and dark chocolate chips and mix together by hand (it’s going to be sticky!)
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Spread granola bar batter into a lined baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm but not completely solid.
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Remove from freezer. Cut bars into the size and shape you want. These will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one month!
