{"id":"31462cf5-1b25-4a48-97d5-5a986d6cf86d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/31462cf5-1b25-4a48-97d5-5a986d6cf86d","source_url":"https://www.cbc.ca/life/food/powerhouse-granola-bars-1.5039567","title":"Recipe: Powerhouse Granola Bars","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup unsweetened dried fruit, chopped (cherries, cranberries, raisins, blueberries, dates, dried figs or apricots, or any combination)","item":"unsweetened dried fruit, chopped","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"cherries, cranberries, raisins, blueberries, dates, dried figs or apricots, or any combination"},{"text":"¼ cup hot water","item":"hot water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup whole-wheat flour","item":"whole-wheat flour","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ tsp kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup ground flax seed","item":"ground flax seed","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp chia seeds","item":"chia seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 cups rolled oats","item":"rolled oats","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup water, room temperature","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"room temperature"},{"text":"2 tsp instant espresso powder dissolved in ¼ cup hot water, if desired (see note above)","item":"instant espresso powder dissolved in 0.25 cup hot water, if desired","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"see note above"},{"text":"½ cup extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut","item":"unsweetened flaked coconut","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds","item":"chopped walnuts or almonds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds","item":"raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Line a 9”x13” baking pan with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick cooking spray."},{"number":2,"text":"In a small bowl, combine dried fruit with hot water and set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, flax seed, chia seed, oats and cinnamon. In a separate medium bowl, add maple syrup, espresso, olive oil and eggs and mix well. Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Fold in the reconstituted fruit, coconut, nuts and seeds. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid."},{"number":4,"text":"Wet hands to prevent sticking. Press mixture into prepared baking dish, taking care to spread the mixture evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating pan in the oven halfway through baking. Let cool completely and cut into 16 even bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.319012+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.319012+00:00"}