CRISPY HONEY NUT GRANOLA BARS
Crispy and not too sweet, these granola bars are loaded with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Breakfast & Brunch
Time 35m
Yield Makes 12 to 16 granola bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Spread the oats, walnuts and almonds onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast for 7 minutes. Add the coconut and toss well with a rubber spatula, then place back in the oven to cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. Keep an eye on it towards the end; you want the coconut to turn golden but not burn.
- In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract and salt in a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk and bring to a rapid boil, then turn off the heat and set aside.
- Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300°F. Combine the oat mixture, honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit in a large bowl and toss well. (Reserve the aluminum foil.)
- Use the reserved foil to line a 9x13-inch baking dish, then spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Turn the granola bar mixture out into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly, patting down with a spatula. Be sure the heat is reduced to 300°F, then bake until lightly golden, 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, 1 to 1½ hours. Use the foil overhang to transfer the bars to a cutting board, then use a large, sharp knife to cut into rectangles. Store the bars in a single layer in an airtight container, or wrap the bars individually in aluminum foil, for up to a week at room temperature.
- Note: You can swap in your favorite nuts and seeds as long as you keep the proportions of dry to wet ingredients the same. You can also toss in some dried fruit. On occasion, I'll sprinkle some chocolate chips over top for the kids (you can't mix them in or they'll melt).
- Note: Be sure your oven is fully preheated before toasting nuts; the initial blast of heat to preheat the oven can burn them.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The granola bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove them from the container and let them come to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 140, Fat 7g, Carbohydrate 19g, Protein 2g, SaturatedFat 3g, Sugar 12g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 60mg, Cholesterol 4mg
EASY OATMEAL BARS (4 INGREDIENTS!)
Here's an oatmeal bars recipe that's beyond easy! These healthy breakfast bars are irresistibly tasty and great for busy mornings and snacks.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Snack
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl until it forms a sticky dough. If the mixture is dry and not sticky, add a bit more honey and/or peanut butter; different peanut butter brands perform differently here.
- Add a sheet of parchment paper to a 9 x 9 pan. Place the ingredients in the pan and press it into an even layer. Use a small glass to roll over the top to get it smooth.
- Freeze the bars for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the freezer and use the parchment to lift it out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares or 32 rectangles. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. You can eat right away, or refrigerate for about 1 hour for a more solid texture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Sugar 5.2 g, Sodium 34.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
MARSHMALLOW CRISPIE BARS
Easy, easy, easy. As a variation, you can add candy coated chocolates, chocolate chips, or nuts.
Provided by SHECOOKS2
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Coat a 9 x 13 inch pan with spray oil or margarine.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Add the vanilla. Melt the marshmallows into the margarine, stirring. Add the cereal when the marshmallows have melted; stir until cereal is coated. Quickly pour into the prepared pan. Use a sheet of waxed paper to press the mixture down flat and evenly into the pan.
- Let set for 2 to 3 hours. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
QUICK CRISPY SNACK BARS
My daughters have loved these nutritious snacks since they were in grade school. Now, both are adults and still make these bars when they want a quick treat. - Ursula Maurer, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin From Light & Tasty 2004
Provided by The Daycare Lady
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 20m
Yield 1 dozen bars, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the honey, peanut butter and milk powder. cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat;stir in cereal. Press into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Yield: 1 dozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 98.5, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 14.9, Protein 2.5
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