Best 2 Apricot Cranberry Granola Bars Recipes

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Apricot cranberry granola bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a combination of oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and honey, and are typically baked until golden brown. These bars are a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and they can be customized to suit your own dietary preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast option or a satisfying snack to keep you going throughout the day, apricot cranberry granola bars are a delicious and healthy choice.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-APRICOT GRANOLA BARS--DELICIOUS!!



Cranberry-Apricot Granola Bars--Delicious!! image

I got this from www.parents.com/recipes. I had to share because they are by far the best granola bars I have had. All natural ingredients. You can use any dried fruit you would like, I use only dried cranberries. If you use only one fruit, I suggest using a whole cup of that fruit. Enjoy!!

Provided by Sarah Smile

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup low-fat granola
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 egg
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over edges of pan. Lightly coat the foil with vegetable cooking spray;set aside.
  • In a large bowl stir together the granola, oats, fruit, and flour.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg, honey, oil, and cinnamon. Add to granola mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Pat mixture firmly into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 min or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Use foil to lift mixture from pan. Trim edges, if desired. Cut into bars.
  • To store, place in airtight container and store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

APRICOT-CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS



Apricot-Cranberry Granola Bars image

With just ten minutes' prep time, you can prepare a whole week's worth of satisfying grab-and-go breakfasts, customized with your favorite dried fruits.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm® organic fruit and nut granola
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup mild-flavor (light) molasses
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, extending paper over sides of pan, and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In food processor, pulse granola a few times to break up into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, stir together applesauce, honey and molasses. Add granola, cranberries and apricots; stir thoroughly to combine. Pour mixture into pan; press firmly into pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Freeze uncovered 1 hour.
  • Using parchment paper, lift mixture from pan. Cut into bars. Place bars on paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered at least 1 hour longer before serving. Store in freezer.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1Serving

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dried fruit into small pieces. This will help to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the granola bars.
  • If you don't have any rolled oats, you can use quick oats instead. Just be sure to reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
  • If you want to make your granola bars even more chewy, you can add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the mixture before baking.
  • Be sure to line your baking pan with parchment paper before baking the granola bars. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These apricot cranberry granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go. They are made with simple ingredients and are easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your granola bars turn out perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these apricot cranberry granola bars a try!

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