Chewy Granola Bars with Peanut Butter Topping

Name: Chewy Granola Bars with Peanut Butter Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats; 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour; 1 cup Coconut Flakes; 1/2 cups Dry Milk; ⅓ cups Wheat Germ; ⅓ cups Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 cups Canola Oil; 1/2 cups Honey; 1/4 cups Light Corn Syrup; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1- 1/2 cup Dried Fruit Mix (raisins, Cranberries, Blueberries); 2 cups Chopped Nuts (peanuts, Almonds, Cashews); 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (optional); 1/2 cups Peanut Butter; 1/2 cups Light Corn Syrup; ⅓ cups Brown Sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup Coconut Flakes
1/2 cups Dry Milk
⅓ cups Wheat Germ
⅓ cups Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
3/4 cups Canola Oil
1/2 cups Honey
1/4 cups Light Corn Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1- 1/2 cup Dried Fruit Mix (raisins, Cranberries, Blueberries)
2 cups Chopped Nuts (peanuts, Almonds, Cashews)
1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (optional)
1/2 cups Peanut Butter
1/2 cups Light Corn Syrup
⅓ cups Brown Sugar

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For the bars:
2
In a large bowl, mix together oats, wheat flour, coconut, dry milk, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
3
Set aside.
4
In a glass measuring dish combine oil, honey, corn syrup and vanilla.
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Add it into the oat mixture and MIX WELL so that all is blended and sticky.
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Add dried fruit, and again mix well.
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Cover the bottom of an ungreased jelly roll pan with coarsely chopped nuts.
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You may sprinkle the top of the nuts with mini chocolate chips if desired.
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Sprinkle the granola mixture over the nuts and press firmly with metal spatula.
10
Bake for 10 minutes at 375 F (do not preheat oven).
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Take granola out of the oven and again press firmly with a metal spatula.
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(Granola will be puffy and soft.)
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Bake another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
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Once more, press bars firmly with metal spatula.
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Cool 10 minutes and cut into bars with a pizza cutter, keeping them in the pan.
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To make the peanut butter coating: In a small saucepan combine peanut butter, corn syrup and brown sugar.
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Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
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Remove from heat and pour over granola bars, creating a thin coating.
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Cool completely.
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Turn the bars out of the pan onto a sheet of waxed paper and cut bars again through peanut butter coating.
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Will keep for several weeks or longer in refrigerator.

1550

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats, 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour, 1 cup Coconut Flakes, 1/2 cups Dry Milk, and more.

Yes, Chewy Granola Bars with Peanut Butter Topping falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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