GRANOLA BARS WITH DRIED FRUIT AND SEEDS

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A combination of nut butter, dried fruit, and lots of seeds makes these chewy homemade granola bars downright irresistible. For a crispier bar, toast them in the oven after baking.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Small Plates     Granola     Seed     Coconut     Dried Fruit     Honey     snack     Oat     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups dried fruit (cherries, raisins, currants, cranberries, and/or blueberries), divided
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup creamy almond, peanut, or sunflower butter
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 13x9" pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides; spray parchment.
  • Pulse 3/4 cup fruit and 1/2 cup hot water in a food processor until smooth and incorporated, 3-4 minutes. Add honey, almond butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and pulse until combined, about 15 seconds. Add 1/2 cup oats and pulse until well combined, 30-45 seconds. Add pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, and remaining 1 cup oats and 1/2 cup fruit. Pulse until just combined, about 15 seconds.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing down until completely even. Bake granola until darkened, firm around the edges, and the center gives just slightly when pressed, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool in pan. Remove granola using parchment overhang, then cut into 20 bars with a serrated knife.
  • Do Ahead
  • Granola can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Abodi banna
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These granola bars are a great addition to my hiking and camping trips. They're packed with energy and they're easy to eat on the go. I also love that they're made with natural ingredients.


Sihon Panday
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I'm really impressed with these granola bars. They're so easy to make and they taste just like the ones from the store. I love that I can control the ingredients and make them healthier.


Rk Gamer
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These granola bars are a great way to get my kids to eat healthy snacks. They love the sweet and chewy texture, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy ingredients.


Drnorman blonco
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These granola bars are a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and nuts. I always have a bag of each in my pantry, so it's easy to whip up a batch of these bars whenever I need a snack.


Knowledge 4 Growth
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These granola bars are a lifesaver for busy mornings. I just grab one on my way out the door and I have a quick and easy breakfast or snack. I love that they're so portable and convenient.


Phillip Mitchell
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I love how versatile these granola bars are. I've made them with different types of dried fruit and nuts, and they always turn out great. I also like to add a little bit of chocolate chips or peanut butter for a special treat.


Faisal Nawab
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These granola bars are the perfect make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday and they're still fresh and delicious on Wednesday. I love that I can have a healthy snack on hand whenever I need one.


Cugg Ufcgyu
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I'm not usually a fan of granola bars, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet, and they have a great texture. I love the combination of oats, nuts, and seeds. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ntswiki Mphanama
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These granola bars are a great on-the-go snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they give me a boost of energy. I also love that they're made with wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids as a snack.


HATIM ABDULLAHI ADEN
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I've tried many granola bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are chewy and flavorful, and they're packed with healthy ingredients. I especially love the addition of dried cherries and walnuts. I've made these bars several times now,


Toor Khan
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These granola bars are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of dried fruit and seeds, and the honey and brown sugar give them a perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.