No, raisins have a distinct , sharp flavor that would likely taste acrid in large doses. Humbled but grateful. I happened upon this recipe and it is is fantastic! I’m always on the lookout for something that will work well for training/race day but isn’t a synthetic nasty gel. About two weeks ago, I made a batch of granola with a hearty helping of hemp seeds for our family. Or should I just leave them out? Thanks again for the recipe. I exchanged Jerusalem artichoke for shave and added a touch of coconut butter. Need help? and I am also childless ;). Thank you! I recently bought a Ninja Professional do you think that will work? I added 14 dates (which I blended with the honey and vanilla in my nutribullet) and 2 Tbsp. Can I replace or add protein powder to this recipe to make it high protein? Just finely chop everything and do your best to mix with a spoon More peanut butter and dates will help bind. (I’ve read everywhere that it’s basically highly processed fructose. These look amazing but I don’t have a food processor. These look really yummy! I was so tempted to make this even when I had no dates in the pantry. You commented that you freeze your granola bars. Now I have to find a crisp dry (not sticky) baked bar. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. Thank you!! Such a great way to use up pantry items. Thanks! I’ve made these three times and they’ve come out great each time. I have every ingredient here except the medjools on hand. Yay! Yep. Figs will work! I am sitting in Oslo sipping a soy latte and eating these delicious granola bars. Do I have to use pnut butter? Love ALL the ingredients. Thanks Dana! So glad you enjoy our recipes. Thanks so much for the lovely review! I made a double batch and shipped half to a friend who went bonkers over them (now I am committed to always make double and send him half). This is the exact same recipe Nigella Lawson had on her show. So all of the chocolate melted prior to mixing. I can always find awesome recipes on your blog. if i don’t have almond butter (or any nut butter), can i change it with coconut oil? Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix. Definitely need to make sure the dates are moist enough or it can turn into a yummy granola & not a bar? xo. Gary & Carmen I love your recipes because of their simplicity and with making healthy meals and choices! Thank you! Well, they were quite tasty, but even the freezing didn’t help them stick together the way dates do. My dogs Like the granola too and it’s healthy for them as well. Ooe thanks so much for this ! They are delish as is (with a drizzle of maple syrup or raw honey). I think I’ll add the dark cinnamon powder from Costco to it next time to help with blood sugar. Like I mentioned, this hemp granola is super crunchy and has a subtle sweetness â just the way I like my granola. I’m sure they’re just as lovely as is. Thanks so much! Thank you for a wonderful recipe. xo. Thanks Jody! Just add more peanut butter? Yeah, the ratios are pretty spot on. My 1-year old is a fan, my husband asked me if I really did make it myself (after eating 2 bars in succession). Thank you so much for this! The size would end up being 1.5 x 1.5 inches? Instead of soy sauce you can use coconut aminos. Nutty they will be coming on an airplane with us. I absolutely love these bars! english is not my first language and I don’t get what a heaping is. Let me know if you give them a go, Vicki! Cranberries aren’t as sticky as dates, so that makes sense that they are crumbly. Thanks so much for sharing! Have made them three times already. I don’t make any changes to the recipe, perfect as it is. Thanks so much. Kashi, Kind) put in their bars so that can keep for several months? Thanks for saying hello! Yum, Yum, YUMMY! How do they harden? Woke up this morning and was determined to try again. I recently started a low fat, plant only diet (for heart health reasons). I’ve made these a handful of times and they’re delicious! I made some replacements – mainly the sweetener. Should I add more peanut butter or honey? I made these bars and they taste delicious (as do your 5 ingredient granola bars)! Thanks for sharing! Look at these beauties! But perhaps the dates will be enough? They’re: Oaty The one thing I am going to try next time is double up on the nut butter in place of the sweetener. There seems to be no instruction on adding the seeds. It helps that I can buy all the ingredients at my local bulk food store:) I’m truly in love with your blog. Thanks for that tip, Susan! Thanks for sharing. Will dividing them up into small zip bags and putting in a cooler work? Yum. Cheers! Yes, but you’ll need to add something else in its place for texture. Made these with the almond butter and maple syrup. I’m a newish Coeliac and was looking for an alternative to store-bought nut bars as desk snacks. Thank you so much! A little pricey when gathering the ingredients if you don’t have them at home already but other than that super easy and tasty. An awesome sweet treat for me that I can feel good about eating. I made this subbing the oats for buckwheat and added some “granola spice” (Pumpkin powder, cassia, maca, coriander seed, allspice, ginger, clove.) I did this, yet was dry and crumbly. I used natural maple syrup – most amazing flavor. I hardly ever comment in blogs but I really love yours. With the toasted almonds and oats from last night. But damn, these babies look good. I have never made granola bars and I’ve been looking for something healthy that I can grab and go when I’m on the run. So, combining a tip from another recipie I soaked my dates in Earl Grey for the day while I was at work. These are literally to die for! terrific recipe! Thanks for another great recipe! Hmm you could try cutting down the agave nectar/maple syrup perhaps? They turned out great! As you suggested, I soaked my dates, I think this helped a lot in keeping things “together.” I also added a hand full of raisins to the dates and then ground it all up in the food processor. thank you! These are delicious – and very forgiving to make. I didn’t have quite enough dates the first time I made them so I added prunes. I added some cacoa nibs on top and cut it into 12 bars, and because I didn’t have flax I just used a seed mix for the flax and sunflower seeds. Hemp Seed Granola Bars . I have both a large container and a small bullet-like container that I could blend in. Thatâs a lot of hemp seed! In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients (oats, hemp seeds, coconut, nuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, salt and chocolate chips if using). Perhaps your dates were not very fresh? Oh I also added pistachios. OMG I just saw your post and was so excited to read that Lankato make a Maple flavoured syrup! For a doubled batch, 1/4 corn syrup or aguave is sufficient. These were amazing! I added sesame seeds and coconut flakes to mine as well. & Ridiculously delicious. I have been looking for some type of healthy lunch bar for my upcoming 12 day canoe trip from Fulton GA to the Gulf of Mexico on the Suwannee River. A bit sweet for my taste but I wager that’s easily fixed next time. Glad you enjoyed them! Can’t thank you enough for this recipe. A perfect healthy, portable snack for someone like me who has food sensitivities and can’t grab any old thing at a gas station! Once again..a real keeper! xo, Mine have just gone into chill – I put dark choc chips in – obv tastings as I went – Delicious!! Hmm, strange! Youâll love these clusters of crunchy granola packed with organic oats, nutty hemp seeds, a touch of sweetness, and a dash of sea salt. What can I do or add to modify that step? As a mom of 3 packing lunches can sometimes feel like a daunting task. They are super easy to make and will not disappoint. It looks amazing, the recipes work and you make healthy eating so simple! Thank you! Oh my goodness. Homemade Granola with Hemp Seed Hearts Shop-bought granola is often laced with sugar, but making a healthier, homemade version of this breakfast staple is as easy as 1,2,3. Amaaazing! I made these bars this weekend and they are great. ;), I will definitely be making these soon! Can’t wait to use up all the nuts and seeds sitting in my pantry :). My picky husband loves them too! Add seeds and set aside. I have also made balls with them. Our recipe makes use of Good Hemp Seed Hearts, which means youâll get a protein-packed hit of energy in the morning. Thanks! Thanks so much! Have a question? I want to know if it’s love at first bite (which, I suspect it will be). flax for 1 Tbsp. Is there something I can use as a substitute for peanut butter or almond butter? Yes! So glad you all are enjoying them! Also are these shelf stable and suitable for transport? To cut down on my sugar intake I used Lakanto Monkfruit-sweetened Maple Syrup, and was so happy that everything still held together perfectly. I used pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds because it’s what I had. Thanks for sharing your recipe changes, Catherine! We’re so glad you enjoy them, Sonya! This kept the dates from forming clumps and it was easy to stir in the oats last. But you have to be patient for those deals, right time right place sort of thing. Also I would suggest baking longer than recommended (30-40 min) and covering surface with aluminum foil. Thanks for the recipe and the amazing blog. Hi, is it ok to substitute the maple syrup with pancake syrup since that’s what I have currently. These bars get their sweetness from two sources: dates and agave nectar – two sweeteners found in nature that I love using in place of processed sugar whenever possible. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? I give these away for the holidays and have a friend that begs me for them. xo. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Very easy to make! I think I have found it. These Keto Granola Bars are soft, chewy and made without the traditional rolled oats, wheat flour or corn syrup that you would find in typical store-bought granola bars. Makes 8-10 bars. I made a batch of these before a long vacation and they saved us so many times – they were perfect for preventing mid-afternoon hanger and we ate them for breakfast a few times when we were travelling and didn’t want to have to give in to getting something else unhealthy from a coffee shop. Thank you so much!! Tum. I wondered if this recipe is in a cookbook of yours. the dough took a bit of work to get everything incorporated but it was well worth the effort! If you follow my stories on Instagram @Prepwithpam you will see it took me a few tries to perfect this recipe. 9-ingredient vegan and gluten-free granola bars loaded with 4 kinds of seeds: hemp, sunflower, flax, and chia! Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and press down with something flat, such as a book, to get them really packed tight. So glad you enjoyed them, Diane! Not really. Thanks for the recipe Dana! That should be okay. I too keep snacks with me at all times and they are usualy some type of granola bar. Big seedy bars make me sing!! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Isabel. For the record, I used hemp seeds, but in general prefer hemp hearts. These look and taste like Kind bars, but way better! So healthy and delicious!! Raisins are also a great addition. I hope to get a food processor soon to be able to experiment more ? Excited to try these! Next time i will try soaked figs instead of dates, they seem less sweet to me. So many nutrients. Thanks so much for sharing! Thinking dried cherry & chocolate next time – I used them raw, then saw a comment stating that they shouldn’t be used raw. Have made them twice now. Maca, bee pollen, toasted coconut, cacao nibs, etc THANK YOU❤️, We’re so glad you enjoy them, Monica! Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, magnesium and selenium – nutrients that protect virtually every square inch of our bodies. Get our copy of FAN FAVORITES featuring 20 of our most loved, highly-rated recipes! Thank you for the recipe! I’m in the middle of self isolation and didn’t have any dates, but I did have two date based snack bars hiding in my cabinet, it actually worked lol! Packed with omegas and protein, this unbelievably delicious Let us know if you give it a try! Next time, I’ll throw in some blueberry raisins, too. Wow! Just made it this morning. These are so delicious! I made some modifications using what I had on hand, because I was so anxious to make these. Hello! I did not alter the recipe. I didn’t know you couldn’t use raw Chia seeds. especially because it was too easy. SUPER delish! Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. of pepitas, and used chunky PB and they turned out great. Great easy recipe, just a bit too sweet for my liking. Press mixture into casserole dish and ensure it is flattened evenly across the pan. I am only permitted 6 grams of sugar in a nut seed bar. If so, how much should I use? I currently make a granola bar that is similar, but uses honey, oil and packed brown sugar melted to a boil for the glue effect, but of course want to make a healthier version. Thanks for a great recipe! They were a total hit. It came out perfectly and held together like a real granola bar. food processor/blender/chopper did not work for me as the dates were too hard. I have prepared several versions of these, incorporating coconut, apricots, and even chocolate (unsweetened, of course!) I just made these, and they are delicious!! Next time I may want to toast the pumpkin seeds too – not sure how long to do that for. I’m making these today for my boyfriend as he just LOVES nut bars! Thank you for sharing your recipe. Once again..a real keeper! These were delicious and I will definitely a make them again. It starts with seeds, and lots of them! Good luck! Granola bars contain hemp seeds, Army warns. Let us know if you give it a try! Kalgoorlie I’m sorry, I’m English and can cope with cups instead of grams but how much is a ‘heaping’ of dates? Just made them and lovvveeee them. They are easy to make and taste amazing. Can I make these without the peanut/almond butter? I made a batch of these amazing granola bars to accompany me on my international flight. He loved these! The one substitutions I made were coconut nectar instead of maple or agave and pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds. Seeds are an essential part of a plant-based diet. You could also try rolled buckwheat, crisp rice cereal and/or coconut cereal instead of the oats. Thanks, I’ll keep trying. What would be a healthy gluten-free “glue” for sunflower and sesame seed bites, with no sweetener? These super crunchy hemp seed granola bars are packed with healthy fats, protein and fiber. Highly recommend. I would just like to thank you for making my family’s switch to a plant-based whole foods lifestyle a bearable one. Ready to eat right out the bag, our delicious Granola adds the perfect amount of crunch to your breakfast or snacks! These are the most amazing granola bars!!!!