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WoCavé Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars

August 20, 2013

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  WoCave Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars

My WoCavé is really coming along.  This month’s mission was all about fitness.  Fitness is a huge part of my life.  Exercise helps me look good and feel good.  Since I bake so much, it’s really important I balance that out by breaking a sweat.  The mental and physical benefits are unbelievable.  Once you get in the routine of working out, it’s the best habit you won’t want to break.  I’ve never finished a workout and wished I hadn’t done it.

But even I wasn’t sure if I wanted exercise to be a part of my WoCavé, which is supposed to be all about fun, and let’s be honest, exercise isn’t always exactly fun.  Then I saw my mission box.  It contained a water bottle with my name, bright pink socks, a Dick’s gift card, and a hot pink workout bag.  Plus there was a digital picture frame to keep decorating my WoCavé!  I love having lots of pictures around me to remember great times I’ve had.

 WoCave Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars

In addition, I received three workout DVDs to help me get motivated.  I tried all three.  Dance with Julianne was the most fun.  Julianne Hough of Dancing with the Stars fame is the host.  She has a really bubbly personality and made it easy to follow along, though the workout did remind me that I’m a little uncoordinated.  The time flew by and I have since done the workout a few more times.  I’ll be a dancing pro in no time!

There was also a Jillian Michaels DVD.  I love Jillian Michaels workouts!  It was a great workout, but the time still went fast and all the moves were easy to master.  Plus, you switch moves quickly before your body becomes too fatigued.  I would happily do this DVD every day and hope it gives me muscles like Jillian’s!

WoCave Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars

WoCave Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars

The last DVD was Tracy Anderson’s Dance Cardio II.  I found it to be a little boring and the moves were incredibly difficult to follow.  I was kind of falling all over the place trying to replicate the moves.  I will try it again one day, as I’d still like to master it.  And now I know that exercise is a great addition to my WoCavé time, because it was sooooo much fun.  Mom even joined me for a few of the workouts, making it even better!  We will make more WoCavé workout time soon!

WoCave Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars

As I said, my life is all about balance so after my workout, I wanted a healthy sweet treat, in addition to the Skinny Cow treats my WoCavé is always stocked with.  I used some of the granola I made and some ripe, juicy peaches and made Peach Granola Bars.  These did not disappoint one bit.  I fell in love after one bite with the chewy granola and the soft peaches, spiced with cinnamon and ginger.  Healthy or not, these are positively delicious and will make your WoCavé even better.

I’m also super excited about next month’s mission.  All the contents of my box are enclosed in an awesome ottoman that is already improving my WoCavé, and I’m going to be throwing a party for my friends.  I’m already pumped about it and can’t wait to share it with you all!

Disclaimer: I have been compensated by Nestle/Skinny Cow for my participation in this program, but all opinions, as always, are mine.

  WoCave Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars

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WoCavé Mission 2 + Peach Granola Bars


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  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 18 bars 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 5 cups granola, without dried fruit or nuts
  • ¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cups peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly oil the parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the granola, ¼ cup flour, and salt. In a small bowl whisk together egg whites, maple syrup, and oil until frothy. Pour this mixture over the granola and stir until it is fully coated. Place about ¾ of the granola mixture in the prepared pan and press down, forming an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. While the crust bakes, place the peaches, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the peach mixture into an even layer on top of the cooked crust. Add the pecans to the granola mixture left in the bowl, stir to combine and place on top of peach mixture in an even layer.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling a little and the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely in pan before cutting into bars and enjoying. Bars may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen, wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about an hour or in a 350 degree F oven for about 15 minutes.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Brown Eyed Baker

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

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Comments

  1. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I AM SO JEALOUS OF THIS WOCAVE PROMOTION!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. vanillasugarblog says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    tracey anderson is definitely a fitness person I would trust: I mean look at her body!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 21, 2013 at 10:27 am

      I know – I have to give that DVD another shot.

      Reply
  3. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    This whole post makes me wanna get off my butt and go work out LOL love it!

    Reply
  4. Brooke Schweers says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Yum these look fantastic! Good for you that your so motivated to keep fit! Haha I think its something any food blogger needs to do 😛

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:07 am

    What fun! What work! But worth it to eat those!

    Reply
  6. Debbie Eccard says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Yes you are certainly a fitness guru!!! I’m not quite so dedicated but I do know the benefits of exercise and have done it in some form all my life. Your dedication does inspire me and since I’m at my goal weight now, I’ll do a bit more baking…,

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 21, 2013 at 10:26 am

      Congrats on reaching your weight goal – that’s fantastic 😀 I bet you would enjoy some workout DVDs, as they are fun and good exercise.

      Reply
  7. Irina @ wandercrush says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    A little granola is all the motivation I need for a workout 😉 Isn’t it wonderful how crispy the egg whites make it? I’ve never had peach granola before, but it sounds perfect for this season!

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    August 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    Yummy! Adding peach to granola is brilliant!

    Reply
  9. john@kitchenriffs says

    August 21, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Sounds like fun! We walk tons, because we eat tons, and if we didn’t we’d weight tons! Fun post – thanks.

    Reply
  10. Monet says

    August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    These peach granola bars look so wholesome and delicious! A perfect treat after a good workout! I love doing dance DVDS (I’m sure I look hilarious though!) Thank you for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Laura says

      August 22, 2013 at 11:51 am

      I think looking hilarious is par for the course when doing dance DVDs 🙂

      Reply
  11. Joanne says

    August 22, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Life is all about balance and when you write a food blog, exercise HAS to be part of that balance lol! At least, that is if one doesn’t have the means to buy a whole new wardrobe all the time. 😛 Those workout videos sound awesome! and these granola bars? Perfect post workout treat!

    Reply
  12. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    August 22, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Love the idea of peach granola! I exercise pretty much every day but it’s been years since I’ve done DVDs. Those sound like good ones!

    Reply
  13. Luv What You Do says

    August 23, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    Oh yum! The peaches have been amazing lately, and this look fantastic!

    Reply

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