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Recipe Collection: Springtime Breakfast Bars

Rustina April 3, 2023

Written by Rustina

I love springtime and the happiness of seeing all the beautiful little flowers coming to life after a long winter. One of my favorites is violets. They are so delicate and charming, yet hold a great nutritional punch and plenty of benefits! These granola bars with a springtime twist are fun and easy to make!

Why Violets?

Glad you asked. 🙂 They have vitamin C; as a diuretic, it helps detoxify and cleanse the blood (1).  

Other benefits of violets include:

  • Antioxidant 
  • Neuroprotective 
  • Migraine control
  • May promote sleep and relieve insomnia
  • Antidiabetic 

Read more at our violet herbal profile and try making a DIY Violet Tincture!

I loved the birthday (and lemon-blueberry and chocolate peanut butter) granola recipe in Kate’s cookbook, Wholesome Real Food Favorites. I loved it so much that giving it a springtime twist seemed fun and influenced this adaptation. Her cookbook is quickly becoming a favorite around here! 

Springtime Breakfast Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of butter, melted
  • ½ cup of honey
  • 4 cups of oats (sprouted if you have them)
  • ½ cup of raisins 
  • ¼ cup of freshly picked violets
  • Pinch of sea salt

Directions:

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, melt butter and mix in honey.

Step 2: Pour the butter-honey mix into a large bowl and throw in the pinch of sea salt.

Step 3: Add oats and stir until well-coated.

Step 4: Pour the granola onto a large baking sheet and bake at 300ºF for 30 – 40 minutes; flip large chunks over every 10 minutes. 

Step 5: At the last “flipping,” press the violets into the top of the granola.

Step 6: When the granola is done, remove from the oven letting cool on the baking sheet for 15 – 20 minutes.

Step 7: Gently scrape off the pan, keeping some large chunks or cut into shapes. Transfer to a container for storage. It can be stored at room temp in an airtight container for 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Springtime Breakfast Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of butter melted
  • ½ cup of honey
  • 4 cups of oats sprouted if you have them
  • ½ cup of raisins
  • ¼ cup of freshly picked violets
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter and mix in honey.
  • Pour the butter-honey mix into a large bowl and throw in the pinch of sea salt.
  • Add oats and stir until well-coated.
  • Pour the granola onto a large baking sheet and bake at 300ºF for 30 – 40 minutes; flip large chunks over every 10 minutes.
  • At the last “flipping,” press the violets into the top of the granola.
  • When the granola is done, remove from the oven letting cool on the baking sheet for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Gently scrape off the pan, keeping some large chunks or cut into shapes. Transfer to a container for storage. It can be stored at room temp in an airtight container for 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Do you use spring flowers in recipes? Which is your favorite to use?

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Rustina started studying herbs and natural living after allopathic medicine was unable to provide answers or support when she needed it. She is continually working on learning more and improving her and her family’s health, diving in and researching any topic. A love of learning led her to homeschool and begin working from home. She now spends each day with her husband and four sons as they travel on their home education journey together. She is thankful for the opportunity to write about these interests and passions for Earthley Wellness and Modern Alternative Mama.
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Hi, I’m Kate.  I love medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. My goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices.

I’m the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at EarthleyI hope you’ll join me on the journey to a free and healthy life!

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