Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan (don't use non-stick, you'll have to cut them into bars and could scratch your pan). In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. Pour in the oil, honey, egg and vanilla. Mix well. Pat the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until bars begin to turn golden. Cut into bars while still warm (if you let them cool, they will be too hard to cut).
My husband loves the Nature Valley bars, but they can be so expensive. This recipe costs less than $1.00 to make 20 bars versus buying them in the store!
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When you're having that serious sugar craving, this is what you need! Using a fork, blend the soy butter with the graham crumbs and quick oats.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 4 cups quick cooking oats until brown, approx. 10 minutes. Add coconut, sesame seeds, salt, nuts, and wheat germ.
Granola bars are great for on the go snacks, but they are loaded with sugar and can be expensive! Here is an awesome recipe that is so healthy, and full of protein and fiber. They are also chewy and inexpensive!
Spread oats into an ungreased 15x10 inch baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
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I'm looking for a recipe for homemade granola bars. Preferably one without too much sugar. Any ideas?
GRANOLA BARS
1/2 c. soft butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. corn syrup
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. chocolate chips
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Beat butter, sugar, and syrup until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add and mix oats and chips. Press firmly into pan. Bake 20 to 23 minutes. Cool a couple hours. Cut.
google Birdseed Bars, I think it's under All Recipes. It doesn't SOUND like a granola bar, but you can cut them granola bar shapes. You don't bake. Only 1/2 cup brown sugar (I use half real and half Splenda Brown sugar) and honey. They are chocolately and awesome!
I toast flax seeds and sesame seeds (before using, brings out better flavor and flax seeds are actually chewable), and tweak the ingredients. Original recipes doesn't have flax seeds, I just took out some of the sunflower seeds. I also used some Puffed brown rice in place of the rice krispy. My daughter LOVEs these! If you find the recipe, add the cocoa powder to the liquid, not to the dry ingredients, cook liquids slowlllllly. You can place in a 9x13 or larger pan, press hard and cut when cool (if you can wait that long!).
Granola Bars Recipe
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INGREDIENTS:1
1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and add sugar. Mix in egg, flavorings, and orange juice. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, barely blending. Stir in raisins, cereal, and nuts. Bake in a greased nine by nine-inch pan for 30 to 35 minutes. Recipe can be doubled and baked in a nine by thirteen-inch pan for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. SERVINGS: 2 dozen
Does anyone know how to make a homemade granola bar? The bar I buy at the store has almonds, sunflower seeds, cranberries and whatever. Any ideas? I take these to work; don't want a jar of loose ones.
I found an awsome site! hillbillyhousewife.com she has all sorts of recipes and several for granola..Good luck
just google granola bar recipes there are tons of them. I personally like the ones I make at home better than the store bought ones. Wrap them in waxed paper or plastic wrap. They don't last long. I use lots of different recipes but try to pack as much nutrition and fiber in them that I can.
TC in MO
Here is a recipe I use and I think it is very similar to the store bought variety you mentioned.
Chewy Trail Mix Bars
3 Tbsp peanut butter
2 Tbsp margarine or butter
6 cups marshmallows
1 cup old fashioned (rolled) oats
1 cup corn flakes
1 and one half cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup raisins or dried cranberries or dried mixed fruit
1/2 cup chopped nuts, I use almonds
1/3 cup roasted unsalted sunflower kernals
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish, set aside.
Combine peanut butter and butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat until smooth (about 5 min) stir frequently. Remove from heat. Add cereal, fruit and nuts. Rub some oil or butter on hands. Press mixture into a 9 x 13 dish coated with cooking spray or greased with butter. Let cool, cut into bars and store in an airtight container.
Here's the basic recipe I use for my homemade granola bars. Depending on my mood or what my kid's like the particular week I'm making up the recipe I'll toss in some coconut, nuts, seeds etc. This recipe is really flexible.
GRANOLA BARS
1/2 c. soft butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. corn syrup
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. chocolate chips
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Beat butter, sugar, and syrup until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add and mix oats and chips. Press firmly into pan. Bake 20 to 23 minutes. Cool a couple hours. Cut.
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These oatmeal and spice based pumpkin bars are low in sugar and absolutely delicious. This page contains a soft pumpkin granola bars recipe.
Granola bars make a great snack at home or on the go. Add some chocolate chips to your homemade granola bars for some sweetness and instant energy. This page contains chocolate chip granola bars recipe.
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In a large bowl combine all ingredients down to vanilla and blend well. Stir in remaining ingredients.
