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Fruity Granola Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Grits

"Power packed, fruity and nutty. Better than store-bought granola bars. Use any kind of dried fruit e.g. - chopped dates, chopped apricots, chopped prunes, etc."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
Read Reviews (5)
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup toasted and sliced almonds
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan or electric frying pan, combine sugar, butter, honey, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in oats, almonds, wheat germ, and sesame seeds. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add fruits.
  2. Pour into a jelly roll pan lined with wax paper or parchment. Score deeply into bars of desired size. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Break along score lines. Store in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2003 by CARRIEL
Fantastic granola bars, and fairly easy to make. I suggest that you flatten in into the pan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2003 by STAMMERJOHAN
These tasted good. They taste healthy. I had a hard time guadging doneness. First batch was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2002 by MINIVANMOMOF3
We really enjoyed this recipe....as granola. I couldn't get the bars to stay together, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Rebecca K
WAY TOO SWEET! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by Boise grrrl cooks
These are pretty good. My 5 yr.old was able to help make them and he seems to like them, and... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Fruity Granola Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 414

  • Total Fat: 17.5g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 282mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.3g
  • Protein: 9.2g

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