Here's a recipe for delicious and nutritious granola balls with pistachios, raisins, dates, dried figs, and honey:
Ingredients:
* 2 cups rolled oats
* 1 cup chopped pistachios
* 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
* 1/2 cup chopped dates
* 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries or raisins
* 1/4 cup honey
* 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, pistachios, figs, dates, cranberries, honey, flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
5. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
6. Once the granola is completely cool, use a spoon to scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
7. Store the granola balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tips:
* For a more intense flavor, toast the oats before adding them to the other ingredients.
* You can adjust the amount of sweetener to your liking. If you want the granola balls to be sweeter, add more honey.
* You can also add other dried fruits or nuts to the granola balls, such as chopped almonds, walnuts, or blueberries.
Enjoy these delicious and nutritious granola balls as a snack or energy boost!
Granola Balls
