Granola Breakfast Bars

Granola Breakfast Bars

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 137.0
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 110.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g

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Introduction

These healthy breakfast bars provide a respectable level of protein and fiber without a ton of calories. Best of all, they can be eaten on the run. Reconfigure the "additions" to suit your fancy.... or replace the Splenda with another sweetener if you're trying to stay "au natural." This is a base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste! These healthy breakfast bars provide a respectable level of protein and fiber without a ton of calories. Best of all, they can be eaten on the run. Reconfigure the "additions" to suit your fancy.... or replace the Splenda with another sweetener if you're trying to stay "au natural." This is a base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste!
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
    1/2 cup whole wheat flour
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    5 tablespoons applesauce
    1/4 cup honey
    1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar
    1/2 cup additions

    Additions can be any combination of: raisins, dates, cranberries, sunflower seeds, chopped nuts, etc.

    NOTE: The nutrition info for this recipe is figured with 1/2 cup craisins.


Directions

Preheat oven to 325. Grease an 8x8 pan.

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Press mixture into pan. (Use a piece of wax paper on top and compact) Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 min, then cut into 9 bars. Cool completely before serving.

Can be wrapped in individual bars for a week of treats/breakfasts.

Can be doubled for 9 x 13 pan.


Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    22 of 22 people found this review helpful
    I liked this recipe because it is so basic and flexible -- I didn't have applesauce so I used canned pumpkin and it worked great! I added some crushed walnuts and craisins, and my husband loved them!! He brought them in to work and his coworkers are now asking for this recipe! Thanks! - 1/6/10


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    Very Good
    19 of 19 people found this review helpful
    I used craisins and unsalted almonds as my add in and it was really yummy. They are quite filling and taste sort of like oatmeal cookies. Will make again! - 2/15/09


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    Incredible!
    14 of 14 people found this review helpful
    Excellent Bars. I added 2 scoops of protein powder to up the protein. They are great for breadfast on the go or after a workout! Yum!!!! - 1/29/09


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    Incredible!
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I loved these (as did the husband). I think next time I'll add a little shredded coconut along with the craisins (so, 1/2 cup of each). Or, if I'm feeling particularly sinful, instead of the regular additional ingredients, I'll add some orange zest and dip the bottom of the bars in dark chocolate. - 1/3/10


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Excellent recipe. My family and I loved these healthy bars. I don't plan on purchasing granola/cereal bars any more from the store. These were simple to make, and I like knowing EXACTLY what's in the foods I eat. - 5/23/09