Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

LOVE IT! I have been really burnt out on store bought granola bars for a long time, and I don't know if I'll ever go back. The flavor is so much better, and mine turned out the perfect chewiness. I added all sorts of things: almonds, flax seeds, pecans, chocolate chips, and some other things I can't even remember. Cut the brown sugar to about 1/3c, and used wheat flour instead of white. I also took them out of the oven before they were done and cut them with a buttered knife, then put them back until they were done and then cut them on the same lines again before they cooled. I froze them while they were still a tad warm so they would keep some of the moisture. Ate one today during a hike and I was so pleased.

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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2009

Good!! Mine came out nice and chewy. My 3 year old loves them, calls them cookies. A good snack for my husband too.

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2009

These are great, I don't usually like bars like this but these had a really nice flavour. The only things I changed were to use wholemeal flour, some sunflower seeds as well and I used 1/4 cup brown sugar and they were still sweet.

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Pooch656

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009

These were so yummy!! I did put in Chocolate chips in instead of raisins. They didn't turn out crumbly at all, but I did press them down into the pan before I baked them. These are a huge hit with my family and kids that I babysit for.

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BBeck

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Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2009

These were not as good as I had hoped, but maybe I did something wrong. I replaced the oil with 1c. applesauce. The bars were very soft, more like a cookie. Also, I'll leave out the wheat germ next time as it gave it a funky texture that no one cared for.

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Lovin'Louie

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2009

Thank you for the suggestion. My son loves the recipe and he gave it five stars.

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Kathy

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2009

It was ok in my opinion. my sister did not care for this recipel

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Elena

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2009

Pretty good, this is a good base recipe for making granola bars then adding whatever you like...I can't wait to try this recipe using a few diffent ingredients.

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Elisabeth

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2009

I used craisins and raisin the first time and the next time added some coconut. This is a great recipe! No fiddling needed, but creativity can make them unique.

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Julie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2009

Kids loved these. I used Craisens and will be trying it agian with chocolate chips.

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2009

A very good recipe.I have used grape seed oil & add some steel cut oats as well.Almost think I could live on these. I have made 3 times already in just a couple of weeks.

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Lorey

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2009

LOVE these granola bars. Even my boyfriend thinks they're one of my best baked goods :) I made some changes that were recommended by others to make it a little healthier: used whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup sugar instead. A great snack on the go or as a treat at night :)

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Krissham23

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2009

These were good and made a large batch. My 12 y old daughter made the bars adding mini chocolate chips. She enjoyed mixing everything together with her hands. I like that there is very little sugar and no sodium compared to the store bought. We will be making these often!

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Mrs. Miller

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2009

Really good. I use wheat flour, more fruit, and a little less oil in these. But I do make them often. Sometimes I add mini chocolate chips, coconut, or crasins. Or anything else that sounds good. Any type of dried fruit can go with these.

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Sunee'

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Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2009

These are really great & much less expensive than buying granola bars. I added 1/2 cup apple sauce, which made them nice & chewy. I also added raisons, craisons, chocolate chips & almonds. Substituted with whole wheat flour. Good stuff! I brought some in to work & they all loved them!

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Theresa

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2009

Pretty dang good! I sub'd the white flour for 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, and 1/4 cup ground flaxseed. They are a tad bit too sweet for me, so next time I will only add 1/2 of brown sugar instead of 3/4 cup.

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Lefifi

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2009

My husband loves to eat healthy, so experimenting with desserts isn't great all the time. But THESE! They are so healthy, as whole grain as you dare to go, and like everyone says, totally versatile. I make them with lots of crushed nuts, usually, and have also tried them with peanut butter... any way you make them, they rock! The biggest tip I have is to be SURE they are done before you take them out. That varies depending on what goes in them. When I use lots of nuts, for some reason it can take 40 minutes to be cooked... with peanut better, 25. Go figure!? Anyhow, definitely keep an eye on these, and they will reward you with healthy deliciousness.

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Jenny B

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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2009

I am working on a farm at the moment and need as much nutrient and food-value (calorie is a BAD word for me,so I avoid it like the plague!)dense snack food as I can get. These definitely fit the bill. Each time I've made them I've been missing an ingredient but they've still been good. I make a double recipe in the same size pan and bake it for 1 hour. I've used half of the wheat germ and the other half wheat flour, maple syrup, nuts, and all oatmeal and no wheat germ. The maple syrup makes a moister bar, but it still works. So good and good for you! Thanks for the recipe!

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Living In: Hyde Park, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2009

SO fabulous!! Love the fact that I can add what my family likes and they still turn out perfect. We prefer ours chewy, so bake time is much less. So great!! Try this recipe, you won't regret it.

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Shannon

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2009

6 picky kids ranging in age from 3 to 12 thought these granola bars were awesome. Considering the healthy grains they contain this is a major compliment! We'll be making these often.

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