Homemade Granola Bars
Nicole Probst
ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350.
- 2
Butter an 8 x 12" baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- 3
Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
- 4
Reduce oven temp to 300.
- 5
Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and sitr for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the dates, apricots, and cranberries and stir well.
- 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 min, until light golden brown.
- 8
Cool for at least 2-3 hours before cutting into squares.
Source: Nikki
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