Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2008

These are amazing! FYI I added a generous tablespoon of LSA mix, handful of hazelnuts and some diabetic sugar in compensation of brown. I also just used a LowGI "clumped" muesli with dried blueberries. I will look harder when shopping next time for some wheat and barley. But thank you!

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PASCAL RIOT

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2008

Yum! Made a chocolate version so I changed things a bit: 1/2 cup of oats, 1/2 whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup of cocoa, 1/8 cup of flax seed, 1/8 cup of wheat germ. Kept the grapenuts the same, and omitted the cinnamon for vanilla extract. Lined with parchment paper instead of foil to save on spraying w/ oil (less fat). Awesome! The combinations are endless....

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2008

It was very filling. I dont think we were crazy about the taste or texture. It was soft and messy. I wish it held it's shape better more like a bar. Not sure if i will make it again.

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KAZSIL

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2008

This is GREAT!! I followed the recipe exactly and everyone loves it! I think I might change up the nuts and add a bit more brown sugar next time, but it is otherwise a great recipe!!

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Katie D.

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2008

I've made these several times over the past two weeks and have really enjoyed being able to swap out the major flavor makers. The first batch was by the recipe using dried cranberries for the fruit and sliced almonds for the nuts. I added in a little coconut and left out the sunflower seeds b/c I didn't have any. They came out good - but these are VERY HIGH FIBER! Just so you know! My husband didn't care for the flavor of the first batch. He requested a second which I just made with: pumpkin seeds, dried goji berries, ground flax seeds(in place of 1/2 of the flour), a little coconut and a handful of whole almonds. There wasn't enough crunch in the first batch for him - so these are perfect. I almost doubled the cinnamon too since there are a lot of flavors going on and I think it goes nicely with the nuttiness of the flax. I made a batch with chocolate chips and coconut (coconut oil in place of vegetable) for my 5 & 3 year old with great success - next time I'll leave out the cinnamon with that one though. I also made a tropical version for me with dried papaya, pineapple and coconut. Thank you for a great basic recipe that is SO quick, easy and healthful. Play around to make it suit your taste and health needs!

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AnnesGazFam

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2008

I followed another review and increased the applesauce to 3/4 cup and used dried cherries for the fruit, almonds for the nuts, egg beaters for the egg and did not add the sunflower seeds. I can see where you have a lot of room for playing around with ingredients and the result will probably always turn out great. My 11 y.o. son who doesn't like oatmeal loved these and it's good to know that I can have a healthy treat for him that's easy to make!

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Jenelle D

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2008

Made some modifications, and still turned out to be a waste of ingredients. Yikes!

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CHARITYBOO

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008

Delicious and filling!!!! I make a few changes like adding chocolate protien powder instead of flour (as suggested by another user)and omitting the brown sugar and oil. if you use protien powder it will sweeten the bars without the additional sugar. I use dried cherries for the fruit and a little more applesauce to compensate for the lack of oil. They hold together really nicely, even when I throw them in my bookbag for a snack between classes. Tasty brain food.

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008

I just did not like these. I suppose the flavor was OK, but they just seemed so dense and chewy. Just not my cup of tea I suppose.

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2008

Yum,yum,yum. So tasty. Good for you and fills you up so a perfect snack. Super easy to make. I've made them twice now. I changed the nuts to what I had - almond slivers and pecans. Omitted the sunflower seeds b/c I didn't have any. And used dried cherries and CHOCOLATE chunks!

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CarolineMom

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008

DOUBLE THE RECIPE! I followed it as is and it only filled half of my 9" square - unless they are supposed to be REALLY thin. Also a little on the bland side. I'll put more dried fruit in next time.

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2008

A good, filling snack to take to work/school... The flavor is very "healthy," which can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on my mood.

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2008

Another way to change it up is to substitute baby food for the applesauce (may I suggest apricot). It’s cheap and easy to come by. Such a versatile recipe, I love it.

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Sara

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2008

I added poppy seeds, diced frozen strawberries, wheat germ, flax seed & reduced the amount of sunflower seeds. Used whole rolled oats. Made a mistake by putting this in a 9x13 pan not a SQUARE one so mine turned out very thin & not like "power bars" but tasted good.

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

This was a pretty good recipe however it came out very sweet. Next time I will add only 1 tablespoon brown sugar or possibly omit it completely. Also to suit the recipe to my nutrition desire I will add 1 cup of applesauce so that I can use only 1/2 tablespoon of oil. I will also try adding an extra egg and and extra cup of grapenuts so that there will be more protein. The cooking method in general (time, temp etc) was perfect and they came out nicely. I will definitely use this recipe again as it is a great base that can be "tweeked" time and time again to keep from getting bored. THANKS JO-ANN!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

Delicious, easy to make, and WAY better for you than any breakfast bar you can buy @ the store. Mmmm!! I've recommended this one to just about everyone I know. I doubled the nuts, using both pecans and walnuts, and added a bit of coarsely chopped chocolate to the last batch and it turned out great. THANK YOU!!

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KatieB!

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

These bars are excellent! I used milk chocolate chips, currents, and dried cranberries, I also added hemp seed for a nutrition boost. I also leave out the sugar, the honey and applesauce is enough.

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Laura

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

These are kind of hard to review because for taste I'd probably give it two stars. I thought they where not sweet enough and tasted kind of bland, the kids hated them....but, husband loved them, along with a few other adults I offered them to. Very easy to put together and set up well, plus they are so healthy! These are great for breakfast on the go, instead of the junk my kids want to grab--that's why I'm going to 'play' with this recipe and try adding 1/2 c. chocolate chips and/or some p'nut butter. I did end up wrapping each one individually and stored in the refrig.--I did think they tasted better after the 2nd day.

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2007

I did not think these would be as good or as popular as they were. We were liberal with changes--no sunflower seeds, but used dried cranberries, dried strawberries, coconut, regular oats, and substituted strawberry nectar for the applesauce. But still, the kids & I both loved them. They were filling, and sweet enough for kids but not too sweet. Great texture. Easy to make.

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Laura

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2007

These are great grab-and-go breakfast bars as well as perfect for a quick "snack" on the way to the gym. I add coconut flakes to them as well, and have subbed ripe bananas for some of the applesauce with good results. Thanks!

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