Fruity Granola Bars

14 Reviews

“Power packed, fruity and nutty. Better than store-bought granola bars. Use any kind of dried fruit e.g. - chopped dates, chopped apricots, chopped prunes, etc.” - by Grits

Directions

In a large saucepan or electric frying pan, combine sugar, butter, honey, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in oats, almonds, wheat germ, and sesame seeds. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add fruits.
Pour into a jelly roll pan lined with wax paper or parchment. Score deeply into bars of desired size. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Break along score lines. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
411 cal
21%

Fat
17.5 g
27%

Carbs
59.1 g
19%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (14)

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CARRIEL

May. 29, 2003

"Fantastic granola bars, and fairly easy to make. I suggest that you flatten in into the pan ASAP when it's finished cooking, otherwise they end up falling apart at the drop of a hat. I've made it wi..." See moreth various combinations of dried fruit."

MINIVANMOMOF3

Dec. 4, 2002

"We really enjoyed this recipe....as granola. I couldn't get the bars to stay together, so I just dumped it all into a Tupperware canister and used it as cereal in the morning. It had a great flavor ..." See more(I used dried cranberries instead of the cherries and dates, and I added walnuts). I've made it twice."

willeh

Sep. 16, 2009

"I modified these alot, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 molassess, so its not as sweet. Then 2 cups oats, 1 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup wheat bran, 1/2 cup flaxseed, 1/2 cup raw sunflower seed,..." See more 1/2 cup textured veggie protein, 1 cup dried goji, 1/2 cup craisins. definitely simmer longer to help get tehm to stick together. easy to make and proabbly even btter with more practise. "

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