Granola Bars
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- Number of Servings: 24
Ingredients
2 cups oatmeal3/4 cup sunflower seeds3/4 cup wheat germ1/4 cup flax seed (can also add 1 cup peanuts, almonds, or any other nut - we have allergies so I didn't do this and it is not included in the calories)3 Tbsp Butter1/2 cup honey2/3 cups brown sugar2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt8 oz raisins or other dried fruit
Preheat oven to 400.
Combine oatmeal, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and flax seeds (or nuts - if using nuts make sure to crush before adding them.) Place on a baking sheet with high sides and put in oven for 10-12 minutes making sure to stir every couple of minutes to avoid burning.
In a saucepan combine all the other ingredients except the raisins. Stir together until everything is melted and simmering. When everything is toasted/melted, combine together into a bowl with the dried fruit and mix together really well to distribute it all.
Place parchment paper in bottom of glass baking dish and spread granola mix on bottom. Place another parchment paper on top and push down to make it compact.
Let sit for 2 -3 hours until it is set. Take top piece off and carefully flip it onto a cutting board. Cut into desired pieces - the nutritional information is for 24 pieces which might be on the small side but I have small kids and it does have plenty of sugar to it. When you cut it, just push down with a knife - do not saw it.
Next time I am going to play with a little less sugar and see how it turns out. Let me know what combinations you use, I love the creativity of this recipe. I think chocolate chips would be really good too. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 24
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRENCHIE30.
Combine oatmeal, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and flax seeds (or nuts - if using nuts make sure to crush before adding them.) Place on a baking sheet with high sides and put in oven for 10-12 minutes making sure to stir every couple of minutes to avoid burning.
In a saucepan combine all the other ingredients except the raisins. Stir together until everything is melted and simmering. When everything is toasted/melted, combine together into a bowl with the dried fruit and mix together really well to distribute it all.
Place parchment paper in bottom of glass baking dish and spread granola mix on bottom. Place another parchment paper on top and push down to make it compact.
Let sit for 2 -3 hours until it is set. Take top piece off and carefully flip it onto a cutting board. Cut into desired pieces - the nutritional information is for 24 pieces which might be on the small side but I have small kids and it does have plenty of sugar to it. When you cut it, just push down with a knife - do not saw it.
Next time I am going to play with a little less sugar and see how it turns out. Let me know what combinations you use, I love the creativity of this recipe. I think chocolate chips would be really good too. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 24
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRENCHIE30.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 143.2
- Total Fat: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 3.9 mg
- Sodium: 52.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 3.0 g
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