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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 bars 62g Recipe makes 24 bars) The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 cup coconut
Calories 250
Calories from Fat 80		(32%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 8.9g	13%
	Saturated Fat 2.1g	10%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 50mg		2%
Potassium 240mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 39.3g		13%
	Dietary Fiber 4.9g	19%
	Sugars 14.2g
Protein 6.7g		13%
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Granola Bars

Recipe #12303 | 25 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Mary Scheffert
Oct 1, 2001

I got this recipe from my sister-in-law. With so many ways to vary this recipe, I've never made them the same way twice.

24 bars (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 cups oats (old-fashioned)
1/2 cup sunflower seed
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup chopped dates or mixed dried fruit (or a combination of both)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, whatever you prefer)
1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1
In a large mixing bowl combine oats, sunflower kernels, coconut, flax seed meal, oat bran, dates/fruit and nuts.
2
In a small sauce pan, melt margarine over medium-low heat.
3
Add corn syrup, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and honey; stir to combine.
4
Increase heat to medium and stir occasionally.
5
Meanwhile spray a 13x9 baking pan with non-stick spray.
6
Measure out a sheet of foil large enough to cover pan.
7
Spray foil with non-stick spray and set aside.
8
Cook corn syrup mixture until it comes to a full boil; let boil for one minute.
9
Remove from heat and pour over oat mixture.
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Stir to combine (mixture will be very stiff).
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Transfer mixture into prepared pan.
12
Cover with prepared foil and PRESS FIRMLY.
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You want the mixture to be as compact as possible.
14
I've even used a small cutting board to help press the mixture firmly& evenly (don't be afraid to stand on it!).
15
When mixture is as firm and even as you would like, remove foil& let mixture cool.
16
Cut into bars.
17
Note: Don't be afraid to add, remove and/or substitute ingredients, such as chocolate chips, wheat germ, raisins, anything goes.
18
I'd love to get some other suggestions!

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From: MinouStars

On Nov 3, 2009

I can't believe I haven't reviewed these yet! They are fantastic, I've tried soooo many different versions and they always come out so yummy! Thank you for sharing!

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From: bellysmom

On Jul 5, 2009

I just made these for my daughter (who doesn't like them for some reason) and they taste great. The only problem I had with them is that I cannot get them firm enough so they don't really count as granola bars. I even put a pan on them and stood on it, like suggested. I don't know what else to do to get them to firm up. I'll take any suggestions.

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From: Debidoo

On Jul 9, 2005

Well, I finally got this recipe down after 4 tries! Let me tell what I learned NOT to do! 1) Do not substitute flax SEEDS for flax seed meal, you need it to hold them together. 2) If you add chocolate chips, wait until the mixture is almost cooled then mix them in and transfer to pan. Otherwise, the chips melt and you end up with "Chocolate" Granola Bars! 3) If you add peanut butter, don't melt it with the butter and corn syrup mixture. Wait until the end and stir it in as one of the last ingredients. A good amount of peanut butter is 1/4-1/2 cup, depending on your taste (and omit the cinnamon and fruit for this and for choc. chips). 4)Don't replace the corn syrup with all honey (I tried to be Ms. Healthy)...they'll taste gross. NOW I'll let you in on what I did RIGHT! 1) Adding 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup makes them taste wonderful. 2) So does adding something crispy like Rice Crispies or even some other cereals like Kix or Cocoa Pops. When I make these with PB AND Choc. Chips, my three kids, and even my husband DEVOUR them within about 3 days! I think I will be making these for years and years to come. Thanx, Mary! — posted Jul 8, 2005

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From: cheezcake

On Sep 5, 2003

Excellent recipe. Now to keep the kids out of it ALL of the time. Easy to make. Only thing I did different was switch the margarine with peanut butter, added 1/4 cup wheat germ and 2TBSP ground up sesame seeds.

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