Cordon Bleu-Granola Bars
Granola bars are great for athletes and fitness professionals and are the perfect portable snack. In addition to being healthy, it energizes the body for an energizing day.
*Preparation time: about 60 minutes; Preparation time: about 60 minutes
Ingredients
- Botanical Apple Almond Cookie Sponge
- Whole Hazelnuts 10 grams
- Whole Pecans 10 grams
- Whole Pistachios 10 grams
- Golden Flaxseed 10g
- Dried Pitted Dates 10g
- Whole Almonds 10g
- Honey 40g
- Oatmeal 40g
- Dried Cranberries 30g
- Dried Apricots 30g
- Cocoa Butter 25 grams
- Olive Oil 5ml
- Chocolate Fondant
- 70% Tempered Chocolate 50g
- Grapeseed Oil for Molds Adequate amount
Instructions
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Granola Bars
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Lightly oil a stainless steel mold and place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
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Granola Bars: Chop the hazelnuts, almonds, pecans and pistachios and place in a bowl. Add the oatmeal and flaxseed mix then add the diced cranberries, apricots and dates and mix.
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Heat the cocoa butter and pour over the nut, fruit and seed mixture and olive oil and mix well.
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In a small saucepan, bring the honey to a boil over high heat. Pour into a bowl and stir to coat the nuts, fruit and flax seeds.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C. Spoon about 35 grams of granola into each mold, then use a small curved spatula to press the granola down well. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 160°C and continue baking for about 15 minutes until the granola is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and wait a few minutes, then carefully remove from the molds and place on a baking sheet to cool.
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Chocolate Icing
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Temper the dark chocolate. Coarsely chop the chocolate and heat over a water bath for two thirds of the time until the temperature reaches 45-50°C. Remove from the water bath and add the remaining chopped chocolate. Mix until the added chocolate is melted and cool the whole batch to between 30 and 32°C. Test that the chocolate is well tempered and ready to use.
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Dip each granola bar's into the tempered chocolate. Place on a baking sheet and allow the chocolate to crystallize for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature away from moisture for 2+ weeks.
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Granola bars are a mixture of grains (especially oats) and dried fruits that contain natural fats and sugars. When covered with chocolate ganache, this energy bar makes the most of its delicious flavor.
