CHERRY OAT BARS

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The addition of dried cherries and cherry preserves make these homemade granola bars a hit with all who try them. Each bar provides both a sweet pick-me-up and lasting energy. -Kevin Johnson, Glendora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, combine the butter, honey, eggs and vanilla. Stir into oat mixture until combined. Set aside 1-1/3 cups for topping., Press remaining oat mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves and dried cherries; spread over crust. Sprinkle with coconut and reserved oat mixture; press down lightly., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Amanda Michelle Wade (Kitty)
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These bars were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Nirob Bonik
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These cherry oat bars were a bit dry for my taste, but overall they were still good.


DeeJai
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I love the combination of tart cherries and sweet oats in these bars.


abhi sarker
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These cherry oat bars were a great way to use up some fresh cherries. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Shimmertail
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The cherry oat bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Esrat Marium
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These bars were really good. I would definitely make them again.


SoLO Khan
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I've made these cherry oat bars several times and they're always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and tart. I highly recommend them.


Ramesh Frank
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I love these cherry oat bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Bilalkhan Khan
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These cherry oat bars were the perfect treat for my summer party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Hager Donkor
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making them again.


Nwaefulu Miracle
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Hina Nazar
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These bars were delicious and easy to make. I used fresh cherries and they were perfect. The crust was crispy and the filling was sweet and tart.


Christeen Haroun0
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These cherry oat bars were a hit! My family loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.