GRANOLA FRUIT BARS

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"My family prefers these chewy wholesome bars to store-bought granola bars," says Kim Finup of Kalamazoo, Michigan. "They combine two popular flavors-apple and peanut butter-and make a great grab-and-go breakfast or anytime snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped dried apples
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/3 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1/4 cup apple butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup honey crunch or toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2-1/2 cups cornflakes

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the apples, honey, raisins and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until melted. , Add apple butter and cinnamon. Stir in the oats, wheat germ and pecans. Fold in cornflakes. Press firmly into an 8-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.