Working day snacks for the fall semester.
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by Laura
by Laura
Or, what to bake for a protest march.
Actually, these bars work pretty well in any situation where you need to fuel up and make friends. They would be welcome at picnics, pot lucks, sporting events, hikes, and camping trips. They make great care packages for new families (or anyone, really). The would fuel your brain at book clubs, and are especially good for anything community service related. These bars are delicious fuel for your most important projects, and they are made for sharing and caring.
I made them for the L.A. women’s march, and they kept me and mine smiling all day long. Or maybe that was all of the wonderful marchers and the feeling of community happening? All I’m saying is that these bars helped. And that yes, I am the girl who bakes things for a protest.
The key here for both texture and crumble-resistance (a common problem for home-baked granola bars) is using rolled oats, but grinding them up into a couple of different textures. Using both oat flour and a less processed (but still somewhat processed) oat flake mixture really makes these bars. Also: just the right amount of delicious mix-ins.
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