1 cup almonds (soak for an hour then discard soak water)
1 cup dates (soak for an hour then discard soak water)
1/2 cup raisins (dry)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup buckwheat groats
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/3 cup raw wheat germ (contains gluten) or 1/3 cup ground flax seeds (flax seed meal)
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Directions
1. After soaking and draining almonds and dates, process semi-wet almonds and dates in your food processor. This won't be very fun. Be sure to scrape the sides. You don't need them to be totally processed, just process well enough--similar to how you'd process to make a raw pie crust. You should smallish chunks of dates and raisins.
2. Transfer almond/date mixture into a big mixing bowl.
3. Add everything else to the big mixing bowl and just mix with a spoon or even your hands.
4. Spread granola bars into two glass dishes. (This is a big recipe, so you'll probably want to put it into two separate dishes or else it'll be really thick in one dish.)
5. These raw granola bars can be eaten as is--undehydrated (taste more like brownies then) or you can cut and dehydrate these raw granola bars to make a more traditional crunchy granola bar. Perhaps leave one dish moist and dehydrate the other! Best of both worlds :)
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw granola bars are so tasty. I should really make them more often!
Sorry for posting a raw granola bar recipe that calls for so many ingredients, I realize that it goes against my "totally simple" rule... But I just made this recipe up and the flavor is so nice so I wanted to share these raw granola bars with you all!
Plus, it is actually pretty easy once you get past the first food processing bit.
This raw granola bar recipe would actually make a perfect pie crust or raw cake base as well. It's got the standard raw goody texture. :) But the flavor is really unique--in a good way!
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Casey
Jun 16, 2011
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These look fabulous! Do you think I could substitute buckwheat groats? I never seem to see oat groats in any of my health food stores (although I must admit, I haven't exactly tried that hard to find them)
Thanks Laura-Jane!
The Rawtarian
Jun 18, 2011
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I live in the middle of nowhere (small country town in Canada) and my HFS has them, so do try looking. :) Ask the owners.
You can probably omit them (try substituting more crushed almonds instead), but the oat groats have an amazing crunch and texture and the recipe won't be AS good without them.
Nonetheless, it'll still work without em as long as you substitute another nut for them.
Jason Gunby
Oct 30, 2011
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Hi Laura-Jane, I googled for a recipe for Raw Granola Bars and yours was at the top of the list. I'm confused that both you and Casey are referring to "Oat Groats" since I don't see any listed in the ingredients for your granola bars. I see 1/2 cup buckwheat groats. What am I missing here? Thanks, Jason
The Rawtarian
Oct 30, 2011
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What are you missing, Jason? How about an organized blog owner? Lol
Oops, it is my mistake. I always get confused between oat groats and buckwheat groats, which is probably why I wrote about them interchangeably without meaning to.
Buckwheat groats look like little tiny 3D lanterns. They are very crunchy and hard.
Oat groats look a lot like rice, long and skinny.
This recipe definitely calls for buckwheat groats, so I will edit the recipe to remove mention of oats.
Thanks for keeping me honest :)
Natalie
Jun 17, 2011
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Yum!!! I made a batch today minus raisins. How long will these keep? It does make a lot. Do you think some could be frozen? Thanks for the recipe. This is exactly what I needed!
The Rawtarian
Jun 18, 2011
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Did you dehydrate them? I used some as "granola bars" and I broke the some of the leftover bits into "granola" and served with fresh berries and cashew milk like a fancy breakfast cereal. Soo good!
You could probably freeze them, I don't see why not. (But in my house we ate them all really fast!)
I do recommend dehydrating them. For this recipe the flavours are better when they are dried out.
Natalie
Jun 18, 2011
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Thank you! I did not dehydrate them. I love the chewy consistency. And they do appear to be getting consumed rather quickly.
The Rawtarian
Jun 19, 2011
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Glad you like them as is, too, Natalie :)
Rambling Heather
Jun 22, 2011
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Yummy! I recently made a batch of home made Lara bars and they were amazing. I felt the same way, "I should really make them more often." Thanks for the recipe!
The Rawtarian
Oct 30, 2011
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My pleasure Heather
Tara
Jul 22, 2011
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I think I misunderstood what buckwheat groats are, I actually sprouted them! Either way, the granola bars turned out great, so crunchy and chewy! Also, I am a bit confused by the food processor part, should we put the raisins in there as well(i put them in afterwards), or just the dates and almonds?
The Rawtarian
Jul 22, 2011
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Hehe, no, I don't sprout mine I just throw them in whole. BUT I am glad sprouting worked for you!!
Sorry if it was unclear. Yes, what you did was what I intended... Do not put the raisins in the FP. They should be in the granola bars whole.
Did yours stick together okay?
Tara
Jul 22, 2011
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phew, that's a relief, since sprouting consumed a lot of energy (I only have an oven to use for dehydrating). Plus, I had to wait three long days to try out this delicious recipe :P
And yes, they are sticking together alright.
Lots of praises from my sister, as well ;)
The Rawtarian
Jul 22, 2011
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Lol, wow, you are patient Tara. Glad you and your sis like! :)
I didn't have a dehydrator for a long time. I bought my Vitamix blender first. Dehydrator came later I think.
Erin
Aug 02, 2011
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Yum! My non-raw hubby said the only thing he didn't like was that I didn't make more! Better get those almonds and dates saoking ... :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 02, 2011
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Gotta love recipes that non-raw hubbies like. Although...sometimes it can be annoying because they can gobble them all up!! :)
Colette
Jan 15, 2012
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Hi! I just made this today- it smells delicious! I made a few additions: 1/8 t sea salt, 1 T maple syrup, 1/2 c goji berries (soaked for 15 mins & drained), and 1/4 c soaked & dehydrated salted pumkin seeds I had on hand. My buckwheat groats were previously sprouted and deyhdrated. Thanks for the recipe! Next time I'm sure I will double it!
The Rawtarian
Jan 20, 2012
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Sounds like some great substitutions Colette - thank you for sharing
Sara
Jan 31, 2012
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How long do you think something like this could be stored? My husband takes business trips in which he does not have access to fresh food. I send vacuum sealed dehydrated fruit, but something with more substance like this would be great!
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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Definitely a couple of weeks or so
Sarah
Feb 24, 2012
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Wow, these are becoming a staple in our house!
I have used soaked and sprouted sunflower and buckwheat in this recipe and they work great. Also, I didn't have tahini on hand so used some of my kid's natural peanut butter. I found some cranberries sweetened with apple juice and used those instead of raisins for a nice change.
I've found that a double batch fits nicely in a large jelly-roll pan for firming up in the fridge and then we usually eat some straight from the fridge and I cut and dehydrate the rest to store in the cookie jar.
My girls and I like them but my husband and little boys (2&4) are CRAZY about them, so rewarding to see my guys gobble up these raw treats!
Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2012
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So glad your fam loves them. I think your subs sound really yummy - especially the cranberry idea
:)
Thanks for sharing. Glad to have you here, Sarah.
Gina
Feb 26, 2012
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fantastic...I made these this afternoon and all I have to say is...WOW. These granola bars are by far some of the best tasting granola bars I've had. I skipped on the coconut oil and had to chop the almonds and dates by hand because I don't own a food processor...I tried to blend the mix, but that was a major fail and I don't recommend it to anyone. Overall, yummy recipe:) I'll make these again for sure!
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2012
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Haha, they are quite a bit of work, aren't they. Sounds like you had a "Make it work" moment and got through it with some nice goodies as a result :)
Liz
Feb 29, 2012
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I Cant wait to finally move into my own place and make these! they look delicious. Thanks for sharing.
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2012
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Yay for moving out on your own. One day you will be at that stage, Liz. It's fun to set up upir own place! Thanks for being here :)
T
Mar 05, 2012
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Hi there! My raw bars always seem to come out a little too soft and fall apart too easily when I put them in the dehydrator. The raw bars you can purchase at the market are much firmer and have a better crunch to them. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thank you in advance!! :)
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
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Yes - they are rather crumbly. More coconut oil and more tahini MIGHT work to make them hold together longer. Also - it is probably because the bars are so chunky - if you want them to stay together better you might want to process more of the ingredients
deanna
Mar 07, 2012
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Hi, I made your granola bars today and I must say they are very good. The kids love them, I had to sub some ingredients though, I didnt have any groats so I added oats instead, and 1\4 cup of cranberries, 1/4 cup of raisins to make up for the 1/2 cup you asked for. And peanut butter for the tahini, I also threw in some Hemp as well- YUMM!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
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Sounds yummy!!
Anya Blakeley
Mar 10, 2012
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wow, just found your site- just finding my way to eating raw, too. I havent committed yet (waiting for the warmer weather) but love what Im finding/eating. You've got some great recipes. Thanks!
Anya Blakeley
Mar 10, 2012
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...and I have to second the "keep looking" on the buckwheat groats. They are soooooo tasty!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 10, 2012
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Hi Welcome Anya :)
**waves**
Emma
Mar 23, 2012
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these look great, what can I use as a subsitute for the coconut?? I want to make these tonight but dont have any coconut in the cupboard! :)
The Rawtarian
Mar 23, 2012
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Instead of coconut try this in this recipe:
1/2 cup dried coconut = 1/4 cup raisins + 1/4 cup ground flax or ground wheat germ
Note: You will still need the coconut oil in this recipe
Lys
Mar 28, 2012
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Looks so delicious! I think that it will be a perfect choice after my work out...
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2012
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Yes, I am sure it will. Happy work out!
Hope
Apr 02, 2012
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I made these today. I substituted gluten-free oatmeal for the buckwheat (tried it - hate it), sesame seeds, and flax seeds (didn't have the seeds); it turned out really good. Oh, and I only had half the amount of cinnamon called for, so I added some giger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. I have my snack made for the next few days!
The Rawtarian
Apr 02, 2012
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If it lasts that long :)
F.R
Apr 06, 2012
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Oh my goodness these are amazing! I'm doing raw vegan M-F and not raw Saturday and Sunday and I've been struggling with what to eat. Thank you for these! I'm going to make big batches on Sunday from now on and bring them to work with me!! Thanks for sharing!
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2012
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My pleasure FR :)
I like these too. I haven't made these in a while and now that I think about them I am craving them :)
Page
Apr 14, 2012
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Just made these! They turned out super deelish (: I have some in the oven set at the lowest temp, some in the dehydrator, and some in the refrigerator. I wanted to see how they all turned out! lol I am new with the whole dehydrator thing (; When using the oven is 150 going to kill all the good stuff?? Should I try to just stick with the dehydrator? Thanks!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 14, 2012
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Yes, try to stick with D -especially since you have one!
Yes, the idea is that cooking over 105 degrees diminishes nutritional content
I am curious to know how they will turn out though in oven!
Bella
Apr 21, 2012
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Starting my raw journey from Perth, Western Australia!! This is my first successful recipe. Just what I have been looking for in a mid morn snack or after dinner treat. Sooo yum, can't wait to show these off at a picnic tomorrow!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
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Hello Australia!! *waves*
Have fun showing off. These ones have a really nice flavor. I think it has a lot to do with the tahini
Deirdre Meyer
Apr 29, 2012
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Can I sub whole grain rolled oats instead for buckwheat groats? And how long to dehydrate the raw granola bars? I'm experimenting today for the first time with my Excalibur. I've made 6 trays of various flax crackers. Tomorrow is the taste test:) Crossing my fingers.
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
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Not sure about the whole grain oats - I've never used them before.
If you try please let me know about results. TY
Dennis
May 28, 2012
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How long should the bars be dehydrated for?
The Rawtarian
Jun 01, 2012
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varies - 10-15 hours
Cristina
Jun 25, 2012
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What temp shoud these be dehydrated on?
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