Granola Bars

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I found this recipe for granola bars and made them yesterday and let me just say, "YUMMO"! Every recipe I've ever tried is either too dry and falls apart or the children won't eat them.

These were so delicious that I thought I'd share them with you.

Chewy Granola Bars


Mix together:
1 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. peanut butter (We have a severe peanut allergy here so I used soynut butter)
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. melted butter
2 t. vanilla

Then add:
3 c. oats
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. wheat germ
2 t. sesame seeds
1 c. chocolate chips

I omitted the raisins, wheat germ and sesame seeds. I would imagine you could add any combination of seeds and nuts and dried fruit you wish. Stir in well. Then press into a greased sheet pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350.

Cut while still warm, then let cool before serving.

Enjoy!

Comments

  1. ElizabethdSeptember 18, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Sounds yummy, Terri! I make flapjacks in the winter but dont include anything nutty.

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  2. Debbie JSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    They look so good! I never thought to make our own, but that's a great idea!

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  3. ThenaSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Looks delicious, and my favorite part, EASY.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    YUM! I love homemade granola bars ~ yours look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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  5. NadineSeptember 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Thoses look delicious! I tried making some in the past and they crumbled out of the pan, so we used it as cereal instead.
    I will give your recipe a try though - thank you for sharing!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  6. window into our life of love, joy, and adventures!September 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    These do look yummy! I will be sure to try these tomorrow! Sounds so easy!

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  7. Melissa GrohSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I have to try those! The guys love that kind of stuff!

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