Ingredients
50 g (1/4 cup) wheat berries or 60 g (1/2 cup) whole wheat flour
Vitamix Granola Bars
30 g (1/4 cup) wheat germ
70 g (1/2 cup) raw almonds
155 g (1 cup) rolled oats
1 medium to large apple, seeded, cubed or 265 ml unsweetened applesauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
45 ml (3 Tablespoons) honey or agave nectar
60 g (1/2 cup) dried cranberries
Directions
Place wheat berries, wheat germ, almonds, and oats into the Vitamix Dry Grains container and secure lid.
Select Variable 1.
Turn machine on and slowly increase to speed to Variable 10, then to High.
Blend for 30 seconds. Turn machine off. Pour out into bowl.
Place apple into the Vitamix Dry Grains container and secure lid.
Select Variable 1.
Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
Use the tamper to press the apple into the blades.
Blend for 35-40 seconds or until consistency of applesauce.
Pour into bowl with dry ingredients. Add salt, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and cranberries to mixture.
Mix gently by hand to combine. Spread into greased 20cm x 20cm (8-inch x 8-inch) pan.
Bake for 25 minutes in a 180ËšC (350ËšF) oven.