Homemade Granola Bar Recipe for Insulin Resistance

I talked about the challenge I face with certain snacks. For instance, overnight oats or a simple bowl of oatmeal tend to leave me feeling hangry not long after eating them. Sound familiar? Today, I’m here to share my tried-and-true solution: my glucose-friendly, homemade granola bars that keep me energized without that hangry feeling afterward!

If you know me, you’ve likely heard about my famous homemade granola bars. They’re a favorite with family and friends and a staple in my kitchen. What’s even better is that I’ve found a couple of strategies for enjoying them without the usual glucose rollercoaster.

1. Pre-Workout Boost

My first trick is having a granola bar about 30 minutes before I exercise. Timing it this way gives me an energy boost for my workout while exercise helps use up the glucose from the snack. I’ve noticed that with this strategy, my glucose levels spike during my workout and then come back down naturally afterward.

2. The “Dessert” Approach

For a little treat with a meal, I’ll enjoy a small piece of a granola bar as my “dessert.” Pairing it with a balanced meal helps keep my glucose levels steady, plus it gives me that satisfying sweetness I crave! However, I avoid having a whole bar as a mid-afternoon snack because, without other nutrients to balance it out, I tend to get hangry pretty quickly.

If you want to give it a try, here’s my famous granola bar recipe!

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Homemade Glucose-Friendly Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup peanut butter
• ½ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips
• ½ cup slivered almonds

Method:

1. Combine and Melt
   In a medium pot, combine the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Warm over low to medium heat, stirring until fully melted and mixed.
2. Add Oats and Almonds
   Remove the pot from the heat and add in the rolled oats and slivered almonds. Stir well to coat the oats evenly.
3. Pre-Chill the Mixture
   Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to let it cool slightly.
4. Mix in Chocolate Chips
   After 15 minutes, remove from the refrigerator, fold in the mini chocolate chips, and transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 9×9 pan.
5. Press and Chill
   To flatten, use a piece of lightly sprayed parchment paper and press down firmly. Place the pan back in the refrigerator to set overnight.
6. Cut and Enjoy
   The next day, cut into squares and enjoy!

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These granola bars are packed with a good balance of healthy fats and fiber, which helps keep glucose levels steadier than most sugary snacks. If you’re ready for more glucose-friendly tips like these, tune in to the Glucose Glow Up podcast and let’s make your snack game a little sweeter (without the sugar crash)!