Vitamix Granola Bars
These sweet and crunchy whole-grain bars are a great make-ahead snack that you can take on the go, or pack in kids' lunches.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (50 g) wheat berries, or ½ cup (60g) whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) wheat germ
- ½ cup (65 g) raw almonds
- 1 cup (155 g) rolled oats
- 3 medium (600 g) apples, seeded, halved
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) honey, or agave nectar
- ½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries
Directions
- Place wheat berries, wheat germ, almonds, and oats into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 30 seconds. Turn machine off. Pour out into bowl.
- Place apple into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 35-40 seconds or until consistency of applesauce. using the tamper to push the apple toward the blades.
- Pour into bowl with dry ingredients. Add salt, optional, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and cranberries to mixture.
- Mix gently by hand to combine. Spread into greased 20cm x 20cm (8-inch x 8-inch) pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven.
Chef's Notes
If using wheat berries, blend for 45-60 seconds in step 4.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (50 g) wheat berries, or ½ cup (60g) whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) wheat germ
- ½ cup (65 g) raw almonds
- 1 cup (155 g) rolled oats
- 3 medium (600 g) apples, seeded, diced
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) honey, or agave nectar
- ½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries
Directions
- Place wheat berries, wheat germ, almonds, and oats into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 30 seconds. Turn machine off. Pour out into bowl.
- Place apple into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 35-40 seconds or until consistency of applesauce. using the tamper to push the apple toward the blades.
- Pour into bowl with dry ingredients. Add salt, optional, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and cranberries to mixture.
- Mix gently by hand to combine. Spread into greased 20cm x 20cm (8-inch x 8-inch) pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven.
Chef's Notes
If using wheat berries, blend for 45-60 seconds in step 4.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (50 g) wheat berries, or ½ cup (60g) whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) wheat germ
- 1/2 cup (65 g) raw almonds
- 1 cup (155 g) rolled oats
- 3 medium (600 g) apples, seeded, halved
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) honey, or agave nectar
- ½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries
Directions
- Place wheat berries, wheat germ, almonds, and oats into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 30 seconds. Turn machine off. Pour out into bowl.
- Place apple into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 35-40 seconds or until consistency of applesauce. using the tamper to push the apple toward the blades.
- Pour into bowl with dry ingredients. Add salt, optional, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and cranberries to mixture.
- Mix gently by hand to combine. Spread into greased 20cm x 20cm (8-inch x 8-inch) pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven.
Chef's Notes
If using wheat berries, blend for 45-60 seconds in step 4.
