Gluten-free Granola Bar in Microwave

Try this delicious yet healthy microwave oven recipe for Gluten-free Granola Bar to mark World Health Day.

Preparation time: 20 mins         

Cooking time: 10 mins                    

Makes: 6-9 bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free)
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 large ripe banana, mashed
• 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
• Optional: 1/2 cup add-ins like chocolate chips
• Coconut oil to grease baking tray

Preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, quinoa, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cook for 5 mins at 100% micropower level while stirring after 2.5 mins.
• Now add in mashed bananas, peanut butter, desiccated coconut and maple syrup or honey. Stir until well-combined.
• Cook for 5 mins at 100% micropower level, stirring after 2.5 mins.
• Grease a 9cm x 12cm baking dish with coconut oil.
• Add banana quinoa mixture in greased tin. Spread chocolate chips on top.
• Refrigerate for 20 mins or until set through.
• Cut into 9-12 batons and allow to cool completely.