THICK, CHEWY GRANOLA BARS
Yield 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8″ x 8″ x 2″ pan in one direction with parchment paper, allowing it to go up the opposing sides. 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 oil, syrup or honey, and water. Toss the wet ingredients with the dry until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Spread in the prepared pan, shaking the pan to evenly cover the bottom and patting down gently Bake the bars for 30 to 40 minutes, until they're brown around the edges - don't be afraid to get a little color on them. They'll still seem soft and almost underbaked in the center when you take them out but do not worry, they'll set completely once they cool. Cool the bars in their pan completely on a cooling rack. (Alternately, after about 20 minutes you can use your parchment "sling" to lift and remove the bars, and place them in their paper on the rack to cool the rest of the way.) Once cool, a serrated knife (or bench knife) to cut the bars into squares. To store, wrap the bars individually in plastic or stack them in an airtight container. In humid weather, it's best to store bars in the refrigerator. They also freeze well. *Suggestions: Dried cranberries, apricots, pecans, sunflower seeds, coconut, walnuts, sesame seeds, pepitas, dried pples or even chocolate chips. My mix: 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1 cup dried cherries, 1 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup pecans and 1/2 cup dried unsweetened coconut flakes. Because my pieces were all pretty coarse, I pulsed them in the food processor a few times to break it up a little, though this isn't necessary if you don't mind yours chunkier.
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[email protected]These granola bars are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.
Rene Maarman
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy snacks for my family and these granola bars fit the bill. They're delicious and nutritious.
Roger China
[email protected]These granola bars are the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack. They're easy to grab and go.
Bishnu upadhyay Paudel
[email protected]I love that these granola bars are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I know exactly what I'm eating.
Sami Sheikh
[email protected]These granola bars are so good, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Nick Nicklikessonic
[email protected]I've been making these granola bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy.
Rafsan Roni
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, but I was still able to enjoy these granola bars. I just omitted the nuts and they were still delicious.
Xassan_Muminali208 Xasunni
[email protected]These granola bars are a great after-school snack for my kids. They're healthy and filling.
Dani awet
[email protected]I made these granola bars for my hiking trip and they were the perfect energy boost. They're also really easy to make.
Amy Herron
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of granola bars, but these are really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice chewy texture.
Bashir Bello
[email protected]These granola bars are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Stefan Dubljevic
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These granola bars are a delicious and healthy addition to my diet.
Nordia whitely
[email protected]These granola bars are the perfect snack for a busy day. They're portable and easy to eat on the go.
Scott Moody
[email protected]I love that these granola bars are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids.
Sara Maarabouni
[email protected]These granola bars are a great way to start the day. They're filling and nutritious, and they give me a boost of energy.
ratik biswas
[email protected]I've tried many granola bar recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The bars are perfectly chewy and flavorful.
Incan Official
[email protected]These granola bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that I can customize them with my favorite ingredients.
qasim awan g
[email protected]I made these granola bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
RimshAtanveer Tanveer
[email protected]These granola bars were a hit with my family! They're chewy, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients. I especially love the addition of dried cherries and nuts.