HEALTHY THICK CHEWY GRANOLA BARS

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This was adapted from King Arthur Flour, however I tried to use healthier ingredients. I love this recipe as it is extreamly easy and flexible. This is a basic granola bar that you can add anything to. I try to make this weekly as a quick on the go breakfest or a healthy snack during the day. I've double the recipe and keep extras in the freezer.

Provided by sawanybird

Categories Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 bars, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 2/3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar (use more for a sweetness if you want it like store bought bars)
1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 -3 cups dried fruits (* aprox 10 to 15 ounces) or 2 -3 cups nuts (* aprox 10 to 15 ounces)
1/3 cup peanut butter (I use almond butter) or 1/3 cup another nut butter (I use almond butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
6 tablespoons butter (melted) or 6 tablespoons margarine (melted)
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons agave syrup (you can use light corn syrup if you do not have agave)
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Pre heat oven to 350°F Line an 8"x8"x2" pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper and the exposed pan or coat with a non-stick spray.
Stir together all the dry ingredients, including the fruit and nuts. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, melted butter or margarine, liquid sweeteners, water, and nut butter until smooth. Toss the wet incredients witht eh dry until the mixture is evenly curmbly. Spread in the prepared pan, pressing them in firmly.
Bake the bars for 28-35 minutes, until they're lightly browned on the edges. They will still sem soft and underbaked when you press the centre. Let cool fully before cutting in to squares with the serrated knife. I sometimes put them in the freezer befor cutting so the cut smoothly.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in the freezer.
*My favorite add ins are dried cherries, chocolate chips, pecans and seasme seeds. However you can add dried cranberries, apricots, apples, pears, walnuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, coconut, or any other dried fruit or nuts. I sometimes even add protien powder or dried greens.

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muhindo William (Mistar Hasal)

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These granola bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste amazing. I love the combination of oats, nuts, and dried fruit. I'll definitely be making these again and again.

Sun Khan

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YUM! These granola bars are delicious! The combination of oats, nuts, and dried fruit is perfect. I also love that they're made with all-natural ingredients. I'll definitely be making these again.

Shaikat Sarkar

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I've tried a lot of different granola bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are chewy and flavorful, and they hold together perfectly. I love that I can customize the ingredients to my liking. These are definitely my new go-to granol

Steven Robinson

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I'm always looking for healthy snacks for my kids, and these granola bars fit the bill perfectly. They're made with wholesome ingredients, and they're a good source of fiber and protein. My kids love them, and I feel good about giving them a snack th

Ethan Grant

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These granola bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're packed with nutrients and they're so satisfying. I love that they're not too sweet, and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be keeping these on hand for busy mornings.

Amir Husnain

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I'm not much of a baker, but these granola bars were so easy to make, even I could do it! They turned out perfectly, and they're so delicious. I love the combination of oats, nuts, and dried fruit. These are definitely my new favorite snack.

Daniel Lo Ponte (dloponte)

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These granola bars are amazing! They're the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy, and the flavor is out of this world. I love that they're made with all-natural ingredients, and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again and again

Bootaan Dacal

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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These granola bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste amazing. I love the combination of oats, nuts, and dried fruit. I'll definitely be making these again and again.

Adeel Umer

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These granola bars are the best I've ever had! They're so chewy and delicious, and they're packed with flavor. I love the combination of oats, nuts, and dried fruit. I also appreciate that they're made with all-natural ingredients. I'll definitely be