Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2009

These bars are good, I followed some of the other suggestions such as using 1/2 applesauce 1/2 oil and 3 eggs. I also added white chocolate chips and some dried cranberries. I wish I had used a jelly roll pan instead of a 9X13. The bars a very thick and took longer to cook than the recipe stated.

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GrandmaK

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2009

My husband and I love these! I made them as is with the exception of substituting 1/2 applesauce for the oil as suggested by others. I froze quite a few of them and they come out just fine from the freezer. Highly recommended.

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Erin

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Living In: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2009

This is an excellent recipe! I pulled my second batch out of the oven less than 30 minutes ago and i just couldn't wait to submit my review. The first batch i made according to the recipe, with the exception that i added 1 more egg. Everyone loved the bars the first time. The second batch i changed up quite a bit, to complete success. Added 1 extra egg; 1/2c. cranberries; 1 tsp each vanilla and almond extract; toasted the wheat germ; and finally, added 2 mashed bananas and only 1/2c oil. Fantastic!!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2009

Delicious! Thank You!

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2009

I omitted oil and replaced with 1 cup of applesauce. It was really dry and tough but a good base taste...next time will try 1/2 cup oil and 3/4 cup applesauce. I rate it a 4 star because i think my error was the problem.

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Miso Sushi

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Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2009

Finally a decent granola bar recipe! I see I forgot the flax(I would grind), used cranberries 1/2 white&dark chips, almonds and the called for nuts/seeds and used 1/2 applesauce to 1/2 olive oil, unsweetened coconut and no brown sugar. Next time I would use real maple syrup for honey.

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ROBYNBNB

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009

These are really tasty and hearty. I think I should have cooked them a few minutes longer but they still taste good. I left a few out but froze the rest to be enjouyed later. I did not have sunflower seeds and used flaxseed meal instead of hte whole seed. I also followed other reccomdendations and used half apple sauce, half oil. I will totally make these again instead of buying bars.

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2009

My search for the perfect granola bar has officially ended!! Every recipe I tried always got either crunchy or fell apart.....not these. They are perfect!!!! The only things I did different were to add only 1/2 cup brown sugar and only 3/4 cup honey. I also added an extra egg for fear of them falling apart. Oh, I did add about 1/2 cup of applesauce for 1/2 of the oil. I look forward toputting dried cranberries or raisins in or maybe peanuts or pecans. Try them and you will not be able to stop eating them!!!

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

Ditto to the last few reviews. Use ground flax seed instead, substitute apple sauce for 1/2 the oil, add M & Ms or another flavor to mix it up. They are very dense and filling... great for kids who need the calories.

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messycook

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Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2009

Great basic recipe. I didn't have seeds but used chopped nuts and a grain oatmeal (cooked) with half the oil. Hmmmm good. I look forward to trying the other suggests from reviewers soon.

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LilithY

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009

WoW, this is my new goto meal replacement/snack/energy bar. Better than any granola/fiber bars on the market. This has become an essential part of my diet. I have made them with the original recipe and changed some things around. I found if you use three eggs they are not so crumbly and stick to gether much better.

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

If I could give this more then 5 stars I would. They are fantastic!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

I just LOVE this recipe. The only change I made was the same as some of the others have done, 1/2 applesauce and 1/2 oil, and it turns out great... It even freezes really well! I grab one on my way out of the house in the morning, and it's ready to eat by the time I get to my desk, and is great washed down with some good coffee! :)

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

These are awesome! I've made 3 batches now and will keep doing it until I find something that is better - IE cheaper to make without sacrificing healthiness... not that these are overly expensive but not exactly cheap either. But all our family and friends love them!

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008

Fantastic recipe! My husband is a energy/protein bar nut and he LOVED these bars.

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

Love this recipe. I tried the oil/applesauce split and it made them a little too crumbly for us. I’ve added chocolate chips, small M&M’s, raisins and coconut. We make one batch for my daughter with nut allergies and one batch for the rest of the family. We don’t mix it by hand, way too hard. We use the mixer on a slow speed. It’s a little sticky when pressing it in the pan. When they’re done, we cut them up in bars and put them in sandwich bags for quick energy.

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2008

I used flaxseed, cranberries, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds. I thought about throwing in some almonds, but I thought it would be too dry. I'm currently letting them cool, but I snuck a bite and couldn't wait to give my report. They are fantastic! I might use other people's suggestions and use applesauce instead of all the oil, seeing as the main point of making granola is to stay healthy!!

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UrbanRasberi

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Home Town: Brown Deer, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2008

These were very yummy! My kids even liked them. We added carob chips to the recipe and this was so good.I am gonna try next time to do half applesauce and half oil.

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2008

Great alternative to preservative filled and/or pricey grocery store granola bars. Perfect on the go breakfast for a busy family. Recipe is great as is, but when you start to get bored of it, try mixing it up a little. Try cocoa powder, apple pie spice, reese peanut butter bits, peanut butter, trail mix, M&M's, or anything else that sounds interesting to mix up the flavours. I've made this a couple dozen times, and always add a couple extra cups of filler (trail mix expecially). A hint for handling the sticky dough; spray your hands lightly with no stick cooking spray when mixing/patting it into the casserole dish, and it'll handle much better. These keep very well--I usually get 10-14 days out of the fridge b4 they mould or go 'off', and around a month in the fridge, and have frozen as long as six months.

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2008

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but judging by other reviews i'm sure it will be a good one. HOWEVER! I would like to make note that if you'er going to use the flax seed, It must be GROUND first to realease it's healthy Omega 3 oils and other minerals. I've read that people can not digest whole seeds. If you don't have a spice or coffee grinder you can buy flax meal or flax flour, but it needs to be kept in the freezer to keep the oils from becomming rancid.

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