HEALTHY THICK CHEWY GRANOLA BARS

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This was adapted from King Arthur Flour, however I tried to use healthier ingredients. I love this recipe as it is extreamly easy and flexible. This is a basic granola bar that you can add anything to. I try to make this weekly as a quick on the go breakfest or a healthy snack during the day. I've double the recipe and keep extras in the freezer.

Provided by sawanybird

Categories Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 bars, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 2/3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar (use more for a sweetness if you want it like store bought bars)
1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 -3 cups dried fruits (* aprox 10 to 15 ounces) or 2 -3 cups nuts (* aprox 10 to 15 ounces)
1/3 cup peanut butter (I use almond butter) or 1/3 cup another nut butter (I use almond butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
6 tablespoons butter (melted) or 6 tablespoons margarine (melted)
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons agave syrup (you can use light corn syrup if you do not have agave)
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Pre heat oven to 350°F Line an 8"x8"x2" pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper and the exposed pan or coat with a non-stick spray.
Stir together all the dry ingredients, including the fruit and nuts. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, melted butter or margarine, liquid sweeteners, water, and nut butter until smooth. Toss the wet incredients witht eh dry until the mixture is evenly curmbly. Spread in the prepared pan, pressing them in firmly.
Bake the bars for 28-35 minutes, until they're lightly browned on the edges. They will still sem soft and underbaked when you press the centre. Let cool fully before cutting in to squares with the serrated knife. I sometimes put them in the freezer befor cutting so the cut smoothly.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in the freezer.
*My favorite add ins are dried cherries, chocolate chips, pecans and seasme seeds. However you can add dried cranberries, apricots, apples, pears, walnuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, coconut, or any other dried fruit or nuts. I sometimes even add protien powder or dried greens.

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Anfissa Alagoz

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5 stars!

Mir Samir

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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These granola bars are the best I've ever had. They're so easy to make, and they're so delicious.

Manuel Santana

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These granola bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste great. I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I can pronounce.

Anojan Anojan

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Yum!

Sujon Ahmed

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These granola bars are delicious and easy to make. I love that I can customize them with my favorite ingredients. I've made them with dried cranberries, nuts, and chocolate chips, and they're always a hit.

Natalie Dugger

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These granola bars were a hit with my family! They're the perfect healthy snack to have on hand. I especially love that they're made with oats, which are a good source of fiber.

Krishna M thakuri

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These granola bars are amazing! They're so thick and chewy, and the flavor is perfect. I love that they're made with wholesome ingredients, too. I'll definitely be making these again and again.

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