Granola-To-Go Bars Recipe

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This grab & go goodie makes a hearty snack for a long day out. Chewy and sweet, these fruity bars that will have you craving more! —Sally Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

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Granola-To-Go Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
30 15 45

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • Combine oats and almonds in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in the sunflower kernels, coconut, apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in oat mixture.
  • Firmly press into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 13-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 130 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Granola-To-Go Bars in Taste of Home October/November 2010, p64

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Reviewed on May. 23, 2012 by Lelaraine

Five stars for this granola bar recipe. I have made these multiple times. I have never had these granola bars crumble. If we are out of these granola bars, my family begs for more. I use slivered almonds, chop up the dried cranberries and dried apples. I mix up the coconut, almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried fruits. This makes sure the cranberries are not clumping together. I add the ingredients in this order:melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon and then the egg. Next, I add all the dry ingredients except for the oat mixture. I mix this until well incorporated. Last, I add the oat mixture. I firmly press them in the pan with a metal spatula. The granola bars come out perfect every time. I cut the bars when cooled and place on waxed paper in a plastic container with a lid. I store the bars in the refrigerator.


Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by cozykitchen

I'm sorry to hear some of you have had a problem with these bars being too crumbly. As a result, we retested the recipe in our test kitchen. We pressed the mixture firmly into the pan before baking, let them cool completely in the pan before cutting and did not have a problem with them being crumbly. We did try to cut them while they were still warm to see if they would cut better, and the bars were too soft/sticky to cut.

There was some slight crumbling when cut near a larger piece of almond or dried fruit, but it was expected.

If you are still having problems, make sure you are using quick-cooking oats (not old-fashioned), cut the mix-ins smaller and be sure to press the mixture firmly into the pan.

Sincerely,

Peggy Woodward, RD

Food Editor

Healthy Cooking


Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2012 by Pickeygirl

These were very flavorful, but like the other reviewers mentioned, very crumbly. Easy recipe and makes a lot of granola. I would make it again and experiment with different ingredients next time.


Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by jojoknuckles

I would make this recipe again in a heart beat


Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by jojoknuckles

I love granola bars


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by cz1215a

These made a great snack!


Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by lovetobake0315

These granola bars were fantastic! Yes, they did crumble (especially the middle ones) but the flavor is SO good that who cares? They were perfect after-school snacks and my whole family loved them! I used chopped dried cherries in mine b/c I didn't have apples and cranberries.


Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by mellu77

I made this and it didn't crumble at all. I used a pampered chef stoneware pan though, so don't know if that makes a difference. Next time I would add more dried apple and a bit less sunflower seeds as their flavor was a little strong.


Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by veggiemama

I also had the crumbling problem, but they're so good that I can live with it! I'll try the tips suggested here (not baking as long & cutting while still warm) and see what happens!


Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by 482g704

I wanted to make these for my husband's lunch box. I made them twice, buying all the expensive ingredients. They crumbled each time. He eats it in handfuls over the sink. No more.

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