Best Fruity Granola Bars Recipes

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FRUITY GRANOLA BARS



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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.

Provided by Grits

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup honey
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup toasted and sliced almonds
1 cup wheat germ
¼ cup sesame seeds
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped pitted dates

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 410.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 256.9 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

FRUITY GRANOLA ENERGY BARS



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A Healthy snack to make, and enjoy. Haven't had a chance to make this yet myself. Use your favorite dried fruit, figs, dates dried cranberries, cherries or blueberries in place of the apricots and raisins. Enjoy.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 18 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups rolled oats or 2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup diced dried apricot
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup liquid honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil.
  • Combine oats,wheat germ, apricots, raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in honey, egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir liquid mixture into dry mixture until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.
  • Press mixture firmly and evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and firm.
  • Cool on wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
  • Wrap individually for easy grab and go breakfasts and snacks.

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