Nuts pieces, coconut, brown sugar, honey, malt extract dried fruits, dried milk, water and vegetable oil are all mixed with the oats. Spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg can be also added. Mass produced crunchy granola bars are reasonably healthy, high density, high-energy food and some of the best things for hikers to carry when they do hiking.
Production of most granola bars involves no heat, other than heating the syrup. Some version of granola bars are dipped in a coating after extrusion. Typically this take place as the bars pass through an enrober, where liquid coating – chocolate, yogurt, carob and so on - is poured over them.
What are the main ingredients in granola cereals?