Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups Old Fashioned Oats; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted; 1/4 cups Canola Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1-1/2 cup Rice Krispies; 1-1/2 cup Wheat Germ; 3/4 cups Nuts, Chopped (I Used Sliced Almonds And Walnuts); 1/2 cups Dried Cranberries; 1-1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1 cup Light Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Honey; 1/4 cups Apple Sauce; 1/4 cups Molasses; 3-1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

6 cups Old Fashioned Oats
4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
1/4 cups Canola Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1-1/2 cup Rice Krispies
1-1/2 cup Wheat Germ
3/4 cups Nuts, Chopped (I Used Sliced Almonds And Walnuts)
1/2 cups Dried Cranberries
1-1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Honey
1/4 cups Apple Sauce
1/4 cups Molasses
3-1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

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1. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
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2. In a large bowl toss oats with melted butter, canola oil and salt. On 2 rimmed baking sheets, spread out the oats evenly. Toast for 15-20 minutes, making sure to stir/shake the pan twice so the oats don't burn. Then remove the pans from the oven and set aside.
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3. Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0F.
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4. In a large bowl, mix the toasted oats, Rice Krispies, wheat germ, nuts, cranberries and cinnamon. Set aside.
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5. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, applesauce and molasses. Heat slowly, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
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6. Pour sugar mixture into dry ingredients and stir really well. It'll be sticky!
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7. Press into a greased (I used butter) 9x12 baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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8. Let cool completely (may take a few hours). Cut with a sharp knife. Store in tight container or individually wrapped in plastic.
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Adapted from The Pioneer Woman.

1434

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups Old Fashioned Oats, 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted, 1/4 cups Canola Oil, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Homemade Cranberry Nut 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.

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Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola Bars

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