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Strawberry Nutrigrain Bars Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Nutrigrain Bars Recipe You'll Love

This Strawberry Nutrigrain Bars Recipe is a delicious and healthy snack option, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour Use more all-purpose flour if preferred
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar White sugar is a suitable substitute
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Opt for plant-based butter for a dairy-free version
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs Can be swapped for flax or chia 'eggs'
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Frozen can work if thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Medjool dates Dried figs can also be a great alternative
  • 1 tbsp spiced rum Replace with apple juice or water for a non-alcoholic version
  • 1/4 cup honey Maple syrup can be a substitute
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Adjust spices to your taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves Adjust spices to your taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Adjust spices to your taste
Garnish Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Optional for dusting

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • Serrated knife

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Pulsing together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until well combined. Add cold cubed unsalted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Incorporate vanilla extract and most of the eggs until the dough holds together but isn't sticky. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh strawberries, Medjool dates, spiced rum, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and your choice of ground spices. Stir the mixture as it simmers for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the strawberries to break down and the mixture to thicken. Blend smooth using an immersion blender.
  3. Remove the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Roll each piece out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Pipe a generous line of the cooled filling down the center of each rectangle. Fold the edges over the filling, sealing them tightly, then flatten the logs gently to form bars. Cut each log into individual bars.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange your assembled strawberry nutrigrain bars on it. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops are lightly set.
  5. Once baked, remove the bars from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use very cold butter for a flaky texture. Mix the dough just until it holds together to avoid tough bars. Use a serrated knife for clean cuts.

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