Best Raisin And Cardamom Granola Bars Recipes

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Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir together oats, raisins, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt. In small bowl, beat egg, applesauce, honey and vanilla with whisk until well combined.
Pour applesauce mixture into oat mixture; stir until well blended. Pour mixture into baking dish.
Bake 20 minutes for soft granola bars; bake 30 minutes for firmer granola bars. Cool in dish 5 minutes. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Cool completely in dish, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Stir in flax and honey. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Gently stir in raisins., Press into an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

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Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides. Butter foil. Mix oats, raisins, pecans and cardamom in bowl. Combine butter, sugar and honey in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture is smooth and begins to boil. Pour butter mixture over oat mixture and stir until well coated. Transfer to prepared pan. Using spatula, press mixture evenly into pan.
Bake oat mixture until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. Using foil as aid, lift out of pan; place on work surface. Using large sharp knife, cut into 18 bars.