CRANBERRY NUT OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS

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Healthy homemade granola bars. This recipe is easily customizable. You can substitute the dried fruit, pecans, and chocolate morsels out for what you like.

Provided by MzTravelista

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 46m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup ground flax seed
½ cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup wheat germ
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  • Mix oats, cranberries, pecans, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, and wheat germ together in a bowl.
  • Stir brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and salt together in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat in microwave again until smooth, about 30 seconds more. Stir vanilla extract and cinnamon into brown sugar mixture.
  • Stir brown sugar mixture into oats mixture until evenly mixed and chocolate is melted; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Lift bars out of pan by pulling by the parchment paper; cool for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

Ram Bhai
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I'm so impressed with these granola bars! They're delicious, healthy, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


mfd mohammad ali
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These granola bars are the perfect size for a quick snack. They're also great for packing in lunches or taking on hikes and bike rides.


Islam Ibrahim
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These granola bars are a great way to get my kids to eat their fruit. They love the sweet and tart flavor of the cranberries.


krutarth Prajapati
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I love that these granola bars are made with natural ingredients. I can feel good about eating them and giving them to my family.


Joker Rehman
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These granola bars are a great source of fiber. They help me stay full and satisfied all morning long.


Zaki Jan
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I'm so happy I tried this recipe! These granola bars are delicious and nutritious. They're the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth without sacrificing my health.


Tablet
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These granola bars are the perfect after-workout snack. They're packed with protein and carbs, and they help me refuel and recover.


Ssentongo Twaha Titus
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I love that these granola bars are customizable. I can add whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruit I want. They're the perfect way to create a snack that's tailored to my taste.


MUHAMMAD ATIFAHMED
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These granola bars are the perfect way to start my day! They're filling and flavorful, and they give me the energy I need to get through the morning.


Sandhya Adhikari
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These granola bars are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Abaidullah Gondal
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These granola bars are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. I make a batch on the weekend, and then I have a healthy and delicious breakfast all week long.


Tshegofatso Motebele
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I love that these granola bars are made with whole grains. They're a much healthier option than most granola bars, and they're just as delicious.


David Willmott
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These granola bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. I always have a container of oatmeal in my fridge, and these bars are a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Ivonne Vargas
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I made these granola bars for my kids, and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands, and they're a great way to get them to eat their fruit and nuts.


Benedict Okwufulueze
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These granola bars are the perfect healthy snack! They're packed with fiber and protein, and they're low in sugar. I love that I can feel good about eating them.


Jafar Gujjar Jafar
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I'm not usually a fan of granola bars, but these were surprisingly good! They were chewy and flavorful, and they didn't have that cardboard-like texture that I usually associate with granola bars.


Godless Artist
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These granola bars were a lifesaver! I was running late for work and needed something quick and easy to eat. They were the perfect solution, and they kept me going all morning.


Ronald Kayemba
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I've made these granola bars several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they're packed with flavor. I love that I can customize them to my liking, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jutt G
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These granola bars were delicious and easy to make! I used a mix of cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts, and they turned out great. The bars were chewy and flavorful, and they were the perfect size for a quick breakfast or snack.