Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup old fashioned oats; ½ cup crispy rice cereal; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; ¾ cup dried apricot, chopped; ¾ cup raisins; ¼ cup powdered milk; ¼ cup wheat germ; ½ cup light corn syrup; ¼ cup sugar; ¼ cup reduced-fat peanut butter; ¾ teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

¾ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup crispy rice cereal
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
¾ cup dried apricot, chopped
¾ cup raisins
¼ cup powdered milk
¼ cup wheat germ
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup reduced-fat peanut butter
¾ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Coat baking sheet and 8 x 8 inch pan with cooking spray.
3
Spread first 3 ingredients on baking sheet.
4
Bake, stirring occasionally,until oats are toasted, about 10 minutes.
5
Place next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
6
When oat mixture comes out of the oven; add to the large bowl.
7
Combine corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat, stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.
9
Quickly pour syrup over oatmeal mixture and stir well.
10
With spatula (coated in cooking.spray), immediately spread warm mixture into the 8 x 8 inch pan, pressing into an even layer.
11
(Caution: If you work too slowly, the mixture will harden and be difficult to spread.)
12
Quick.chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
13
Cut into bars.
14
Individually wrap in wax paper or store in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
15
They will stay fresh for 4 weeks in the refrigerator or can be frozen.

367

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* 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

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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup old fashioned oats, ½ cup crispy rice cereal, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, ¾ cup dried apricot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Granola Bars 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Granola Bars

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