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

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