Granola Energy Bars Recipe
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Granola Energy Bars

By: RATHBUN 
"This is not a traditional bar recipe. It can be made with all organic ingredients if you choose. It is packed with healthy ingredients that you are sure to enjoy. All my children comment, 'Mom, I love these things.' These are great for camping, sporting events, or anytime when you need that extra kick of energy topped with chocolate."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups old fashioned or quick cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds (such as Sun Luck®)
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup oat bran
  • 3 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Combine the oatmeal, raisins, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a mixer. Mix in peanut butter, honey, and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Spread the melted chocolate chips over top; refrigerate until hard, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 323 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by Tinabanana   view full review
i usually dont leave a review when i change the recipe this much but the end product was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by SWEETJAM   view full review
The jury is still out on this one. They have a nice flavor to them. The only thing I'm not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2009 by Mel   view full review
These are amazingly delicious with tons of flavor and texture. My husband can't stop eating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Tori   view full review
I absolutely loved this recipe. You have to grind the flax seeds to get the nutritional...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by darthotto   view full review
It was a little too sweet for my taste. The second time I cut back on the honey and added and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by T_Mac   view full review
Great recipe! I eat these after a workout or while on a hike. I use a variation of dried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by LVBNMOM   view full review
Excellent bars! I feel good giving them to my family since they have a lot of healthy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2010 by HOSSKL   view full review
We really like these... I chose this recipe because it doesn't have any flour in it, which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2010 by Cera   view full review
Mine fell apart when i tried to cut them up. Next time ill try adding some apple sauce or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by liregan   view full review
We used 3.5 C oats, 1.25 C 10 grain cereal (germ, bran, flax, etc) and .75 C raisins plus 1.5...

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