NO BAKE NUTRITIOUS OATS ALMOND WALNUT & FLAX SEEDS SQUARES / HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS

Have you ever made your own homemade granola bars? These are so much better than anything you can buy at the store, and I think you’ll be surprised at just how easy they are to make! Store brought so called 'healthy' bars can be full of high fructose corn syrup, sugar and very expensive too. These homemade granola bars are made with simple, all-natural ingredients —  rolled oats, flax seeds, crunchy nuts, peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. There’s no baking involved. Just place the bars in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow them to chill and set up. The ideal time to have these healthy & crunchy bar is as a breakfast option, on-the-go or post a healthy workout. They are gradually becoming very popular in India ... especially among working professionals, hikers and anyone looking for a quick yet delicious pick-me-up. These nutritious bars are filled to the brim with vitamins, minerals, and all the necessary energy you need to keep you on your feet through the day ... reduces cholestrol, boosts energy, prevents anaemia, great source of vit E, protein, Fiber, helps weight loss.

Oats are incredibly nutritious. ... oats are rich in antioxidants, including Avenanthramides. ...
they contain a powerful soluble fiber called Beta-Glucan ...they can lower cholesterol levels and protect LDL cholesterol from damage ... and can improve blood sugar control ... oats are very filling and may help you lose weight. Flex seeds though tiny, are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, lignans and fiber, all of which have been shown to have many potential health benefits. They can be used to improve digestive health, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, reduce the risk of cancer and may benefit people with diabetes. Nowadays, flax seeds are emerging as a "super food" as more scientific research points to their health benefits. Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. Walnuts are also an exceptionally nutritious nut. They have higher antioxidant activity and significantly more healthy omega-3 fats than any other common nut.  Honey & peanut butter is used as a sweetener & binder instead of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.
No bake nutritious oats almond walnut & flaxseeds squares are convenient snack and easy portable breakfast options that not only offers great health benefits, but also keeps you energized for the entire day!

Ingredients :

200 gms Quaker rolled Oats roasted & ground coarsely
200 gms Sundrop crunchy peanut butter
3-4 tblsp honey
5 tblsp flax seeds ground coarsely
1/2 cup Almonds ground coarsely
1/2 cup Walnuts ground coarsely
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp coconut oil
little coconut oil for greasing tray

Method :

1. Roast the Oats on medium flame until slightly golden. Later grind to a coarse consistency.
2. Transfer the coarsely ground oats, flax seeds, almonds, walnuts into a large mixing bowl.
3. Now add the cinnamon powder, salt, honey, peanut butter, vanilla essence & coconut oil. Mix well.
4. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer the mixture into a greased  tray or thali. 
5. Press down firmly until uniformly flattened so as to help them hold together better.
6. Let firm up in the fridge or freezer for 15-30 minutes.
7. Cut into square or rectangular pieces using a sharp knife. Enjoy these bars & store them in an air-tight container in the fridge.