I was craving some homemade granola bars, and found this delicious recipe!! Thanks to KingArthurFlour.com!
- Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups quick rolled oats
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons Sticky Bun Sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, optional (see "tips" at right)
- 1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup quick oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- 2 to 3 cups dried fruits and nuts*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- *We like 1/2 cup each dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, and coconut. Walnuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries or apples, or even chocolate chips would all be delicious as well.
directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan.
2) In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, melted butter or oil, syrup or honey, and water.
3) Toss the wet ingredients with the dry until the mixture is evenly crumbly.
5) Bake the bars for 25 to 30 minutes, until they're golden brown around the edges.
6) Remove them from the oven, loosen the edges, and cool for 5 minutes.
8) Wrap bars individually to store; or place in a single layer on a plate, and cover with plastic; or store in layers with parchment in between. In humid weather, it's best to store bars in the refrigerator. They also freeze well.
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