So I made some homemade granola bars last night. I followed THIS recipe and based upon the ingredients this recipe looked pretty tasty. The batter turned out to be just that. So I stick in the oven and headed over to TheDailyPlate.com to build the recipe and see how much caloric info is in this granola.
4000!
Pre cut loaf
So cut it up into 10 bars, making them ~400 calories each
In other words, these are potent little suckers. For their size, they are on par with the store brand, just these are 2X more potent.
I made these because I am looking for alternate forms of fueling before a midday workout, which is usually a lunch time swim or bike ride. I guess it is one of these and some water and I am ready to rock! These remind me of these 7 layer bars we would eat in high school. I don't know what was in them, but after one bite you didn't have to eat for a month! haha!
Have you ever made granola bars? Have you found a recipe that is tasty, doesn't break the calorie bank, and is easy to make?
Wow--those sound good but potentially dangerous for me! I've always wanted to make granola and haven't tried it yet.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! How do they taste?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. Your's looks great. I was disapointed when I saw the picture on the other site with coconut (alergic), but the fact that it is so flexible makes is great. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThat looks good! I like potent bars so I'll have to try these. I've made a few times, but not yet a recipe I wanted to do more than once.
ReplyDeleteFall definitely does = baking for me too. I think it's the cold air - makes me want to stand by a warm oven.
ReplyDeleteyeah, how did these taste? I've never made homemade bars, but I'd like to someday...
Those look good Jon ... how do they taste?
ReplyDeleteI like a lot of calories in my bars so I might have to steal this from you.
Those look great and a good recipe is always welcome.
ReplyDeleteOn top of taste and the filling quality of 400 calories.....how did the ride and/or swim go after eating one?
Inquiring minds want to know jon!!!!!
Yum, these look good. The full loaf might be good for an IM, as you eat it, it gets lighter and makes it easier to move. Clever, huh? Except it might get soggy during the swim. Maybe they make a loaf wetsuit.
ReplyDeleteok-am I the only one who thinks it looks like a brick?
ReplyDeleteI think your presentation is ALMOST as good as the one from the link. Sorry... couldn't resist. I guess this IS a triathlon blog not a cooking blog so I'll cut you some slack! ha ha
ReplyDeleteLook at you...Betty Crocker should be worried:) If they are pretty tasty they are worth a try!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Could use a PB and ChocGU "Frosting" ?
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Oh man, those look so GOOOD!!! I would be one fat B though if I didn't put some of those in the freezer. :) OHHH I like Derek's comment!!
ReplyDeleteThose look pretty tasty!
ReplyDeleteYum!!! Can you mail me some?!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteIf they taste good, then you need to post the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI have two recipes in this post. Both taste great
ReplyDeletehttp://halftriing.blogspot.com/search/label/Granola
Kevin