Here is a recipe for homemade granola bars that are family has enjoyed a lot. They are a lot cheaper than buying little boxes of individually wrapped bars. They are also quick and easy to put together. There only draw back is that they can be a little crumbly. Sometimes they aren't to bad I think it depends on whether they are baked for just the perfect amount of time. Crumbly or not they are very yummy!
Yummy homemade granola bars
- 4 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup (or a little less) brown sugar
- 1 t. salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts or 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup coconut
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup orange marmalade or Apple butter (I have also experimented with using some plain apple sauce or cooked squash)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Mix all the ingredients together well . Press into a 10" x 15" greased pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-17 minutes. Cut into pieces and enjoy!
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This looks and sounds delicious! I will definetly be trying it. Thanks!
ReplyDeletethanks abbi for this post...i've got to try it! blessings
ReplyDeleteThe granola bars look delicious! Funny thing is, I was getting ready to search for recipes calling for ingredients I have on hand, and this one is perfect! Thanks for a great post!
ReplyDeleteAbbi, I'm so glad you commented on my blog today so I could find this recipe. (I linked over here from your whole grains post.) I've been searching for a granola bar recipe without peanut butter because my son is severely allergic to peanuts.
ReplyDeleteThank you! They sound so good, I can't wait to try them.
~ Jennifer