Papa Bear is Hungry

(Granola clusters)
Healthy finger food granola
  • Preparation 5 minutes
  • Cooking 20-25 minutes
  • Power 160°C (325°F)
  • Quantity 5 cups
See ingredients
  • 1/3 cup (100 g) Madame Labriski date puree

  • 1/3 cup (100g) of blackstrap or fancy molasses

  • 1/4 cup (50 g) of vegetable oil (canola, sunflower or olive)

  • A pinch of salt

  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) of ground cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp (20 g) of chia seeds (or insect protein)

  • 2 cups (180 g) of large flake oats (gluten free)

  • 1 cup (92 g) of dry chopped TVP (or sunflower seeds)

  • 1/3 cup (50 g) of pumpkin seeds

  • Ingredients
  • Steps
  • History

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (100 g) Madame Labriski date puree

  • 1/3 cup (100g) of blackstrap or fancy molasses

  • 1/4 cup (50 g) of vegetable oil (canola, sunflower or olive)

  • A pinch of salt

  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) of ground cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp (20 g) of chia seeds (or insect protein)

  • 2 cups (180 g) of large flake oats (gluten free)

  • 1 cup (92 g) of dry chopped TVP (or sunflower seeds)

  • 1/3 cup (50 g) of pumpkin seeds

9 steps

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

  • Place the rack in the centre of the oven.

  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  • In a bowl, combine all the following ingredients: date puree, molasses, oil, salt and cinnamon.

  • Stir in all the remaining ingredients and mix well (Yes, you add dry TVP to the mixture). If you don’t have TVP, you can easily replace it with chopped sunflower seeds or whole-grain Rice Krispies.

  • Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and press down firmly, as you would do if you were making granola bars.

  • Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes at 325°F (160°C).

  • Allow to cool and then use your hands to break into clusters.

  • Store in an airtight container… that’s if you’ve resisted the temptation to eat them all in one sitting and there’s still some left.

History

Tasty bites that are as comforting as they are crunchy, and that you can also eat with your fingers. On the count of three, I feel like eating endless quantities of them. Will you be able to resist the temptation and not devour them all in a single day? Let the challenge begin!

When I was at the research and development stage for this book, I wanted to come up with succulent (obviously) recipes and I had an urge to make granola bites. I wondered what kind of snack kids would be able to eat over and over again… and I thought of those famous Teddy Bear Mitt and Molasses Cookies and my Bear Cub Paws muffins. So, I started looking for a type of granola that would become an all-time winning snack for kids. Mission accomplished at my house. How about at yours?

Just so you know, you can replace the TVP (textured vegetable protein) with chopped sunflower seeds or whole-grain Rice Krispies. However, keep in mind that using TVP gives this recipe a considerable advantage in terms of its protein content.

This snack is GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN, EGG FREE and DAIRY FREE.

Exclusive recipe from my green cookbook Collations énergisantes, p.182

*Available in French only.

Storage

  • In an airtight container.

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We make life easier with our date purees

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Date puree is high in fibre and that’s why it can keep us going for long periods of time, while letting us enjoy the taste of pure happiness. The natural choice for all your guilt-free treats. Yumski!

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FAQ

Can I swap chia seeds for flax seeds and vice versa?

Yes, always. You can also use hemp seeds.

Madame Labriski, which dates do you use to make your puree?

I’ve been asked that question so many times that I decided to offer the actual dates used to make my date puree sold in grocery stores. How cool is that? Plus, these ones are date halves… to make life easier for you!

What do I do if I’m using a convection oven?

Set the oven to 160°C (325°F) instead of 180°C (350°F) and bake for the same specified length of time.