Best Vitamix Granola Bars Recipes

Vitamix Granola Bars image

Provided by Food Network

Time 36m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup (50 g) wheat berries or ½ cup (60 g) whole wheat flour
¼ cup (28 g) wheat germ
½ cup (70 g) raw almonds
1 cup (155 g) rolled oats
1 medium to large apple, seeded, cubed or 1 1/8 cups (210 g) unsweetened applesauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (45 ml) honey or agave nectar
½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries or cherries

Steps:

1. Place wheat berries, wheat germ, almonds, and oats into the Vitamix Dry Grains container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase to speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds. Turn machine off. Pour out into bowl.
5. Place apple into the Vitamix Dry Grains container and secure lid.
6. Select Variable 1.
7. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
8. Use the tamper to press the apple into the blades.
9. Blend for 35-40 seconds or until consistency of applesauce.
10. Pour into bowl with dry ingredients. Add salt, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and cranberries to mixture.
11. Mix gently by hand to combine. Spread into greased 8-inch x 8-inch (20cm x 20cm) pan.
12. Bake for 25 minutes in a 350°F (180°C) oven. If using wheat berries, blend for 45-60 seconds in step 4.

Peanut-Raisin Granola Bars image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
2 1/2 cups rolled or quick-cooking oats
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 stick unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325. Line a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Mix the oats, peanuts, raisins, seeds, cinnamon, condensed milk and butter in a bowl. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake until golden, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then lift off the baking sheet using the foil and invert onto a cutting board. Peel off the foil and cut into bars. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.