Looking for a healthy savoury breakfast idea? Give our Savoury Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl a try! Do your kids eat school lunches or are you a packed lunch mom? Mine have always been turning their noses up at school food! Undoubtedly their lunches are the same every day. A sandwich, a piece of fruit, a yogurt tube and a granola bar. And the non-negotiable item is a granola bar. Granola bars are a great snack on the go. Dense, nutritious food that keeps us fuelled up for a while. The only downside is that they could be a bit pricey and who knows what ingredients are used! I was sure I could do better at home, especially after I discovered Manuka honey. It seemed like the perfect ingredient to add that perfect touch of sweetness every granola bar needs.
Why Manuka honey
I’d heard of Manuka honey before and but not given it a try myself. Some people swear by the benefits to the body, as well as its strong and pronounced taste. My grandfather comes from a family of beekeepers, and I grew up on the most delicious, fragrant, raw honey there is. So I am a bit picky when it comes to the honey taste. Manuka honey was so delicious I was tempted to just stick the spoon in the jar and keep going but I didn’t. I showed restraint. I’ve also learned that not all Manuka honey on the market are created equal. Make sure you buy an authentic Manuka honey to get all the great benefits.
How do you make granola bars at home
I decided to make my granola bars quite simple. Just oats, honey, coconut oil, a bit of unprocessed sugar for sweetness and hazelnuts. You can use any nuts or seeds you love or even a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
