BERRY GRANOLA BARS

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"These hearty bars are great for breakfast on the go or to stash in or your desk at work," writes Maralyn Renner of Ferndale, California. "They freeze extremely well, so get baking and stock up!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon molasses
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons dried blueberries
2 tablespoons dried cranberries

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, corn syrup, molasses and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the pecans, blueberries and cranberries., Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until set and edges are browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.