STARBUCKS CHEWY FRUIT AND NUT BARS
In fall 2008, Starbucks added several "healthy" breakfast items to their bakery case. My husband commented to me, "Look, they have a granola bar that looks exactly like the ones you make!" I checked their list of ingredients and then made modifications to my Recipe #236509 #236509, so that they are as close to the Starbucks version as possible. Take them to breakfast meetings at work, when you need something MORE than a donut, muffin or bagel.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Ingredient note: look in your health food aisle for a healthy alternative to Rice Krispies. The brand I found is made by Enviro-Kidz and uses BROWN rice.
- Prepare 9x13 pan with non-stick spray (or line with parchment paper).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss all dry ingredients. Feel free to substitute your preferred nut or dried fruit.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and allow to boil one minute. (Note: boiling the sugars is what helps the bars become firm and not sticky, so this step is important).
- After boiling, turn off heat; add vanilla and peanut butter. QUICKLY pour this hot mixture over the dry ingredients and toss to combine.
- Pour warm mixture into prepared pan. Wet your fingers and press the mixture down into the pan to compress the bars so they will slice evenly.
- When cool, use a sharp knife to cut into 18 bars (1 long lengthwise cut and 9 cuts across). Enjoy with a hot cup of Starbucks coffee for an authentic experience!
- Note: Starbucks does not list corn syrup in their ingredients, but the sweetener in their list is not readily available. I tried using Maple Syrup, but the bars were very crumbly and would not stay together in bars. Therefore, I found that Corn Syrup is the best ingredient that is readily available.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 59.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 4.8
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Treeperson
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts. I love that they are a no-bake recipe, so they are quick and easy to make.
S S Gamer
[email protected]These bars are delicious! I love the combination of fruits, nuts, and oats.
MD Jahan
[email protected]These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still a good snack. I would recommend using less honey or maple syrup next time.
Pamela Melrose
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dried fruit, but these bars are still delicious. The nuts and oats add a nice crunch.
Dele Alih
[email protected]These bars are a great healthy snack for my kids. They love the chewy texture and the variety of fruits and nuts.
lebogang smilley
[email protected]Yum!
Arjun Raj
[email protected]These bars are a great snack, but they are a bit time-consuming to make. I would recommend making a double batch and freezing half of them for later.
snake Shap
[email protected]The bars turned out a bit dry. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.
Yang Dean
[email protected]These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would prefer them with less honey or maple syrup.
Logan Hees
[email protected]These bars are delicious and nutritious! I love that they are packed with fiber and protein. They are the perfect snack to keep me going throughout the day.
Zahidyounis Rock_Man
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts. I love that they are a no-bake recipe, so they are quick and easy to make.
Khalid Aly
[email protected]These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and chewy. I love that they are made with natural ingredients and are a healthier alternative to other snacks.
stefan schmidt
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that I can customize them with my favorite fruits and nuts.
Sthembelenkosini Shwabede
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the chewy texture and the combination of fruits and nuts. I will definitely be making these again.
Kelsey Rodriguez
[email protected]These chewy fruit and nut bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on-the-go. I love that they are made with wholesome ingredients and are naturally sweetened.