Fruity Granola Bars Recipe
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Fruity Granola Bars

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 411 | Total Fat: 17.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2003 by CARRIEL   view full review
Fantastic granola bars, and fairly easy to make. I suggest that you flatten in into the pan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2002 by MINIVANMOMOF3   view full review
We really enjoyed this recipe....as granola. I couldn't get the bars to stay together, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by willeh   view full review
I modified these alot, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 molassess, so its not as sweet....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Rebecca K   view full review
WAY TOO SWEET!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by Andi L   view full review
Excellent recipe! I uploaded the picture of the bars prior to cutting them. I am a "clean"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by Boise grrrl cooks   view full review
These are pretty good. My 5 yr.old was able to help make them and he seems to like them, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2003 by STAMMERJOHAN   view full review
These tasted good. They taste healthy. I had a hard time guadging doneness. First batch was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Clairvis   view full review
These are amazingly delicious granola bars although they are more like a dessert than a snack....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2012 by Juli   view full review
Jackpot. Exactly what i was looking for...something to grab in the morning and take to school...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2011 by Marg   view full review
We played around with this from the start, used dried pinapple, coconut, macadamia nuts and...

 

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