Cherry Oat Bars Recipe

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The addition of dried cherries and cherry preserves make these homemade granola bars a hit with all who try them. Each bar provides both a sweet pick-me-up and lasting energy. —Kevin Johnson, Glendora, California

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Cherry Oat Bars Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

30 25 55

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, combine the butter, honey, eggs and vanilla. Stir into oat mixture until combined. Set aside 1-1/3 cups for topping.
Press remaining oat mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves and dried cherries; spread over crust. Sprinkle with coconut and reserved oat mixture; press down lightly.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 268 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Oat Bars in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p243