White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars Recipe

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I created these chewy granola bars while searching for a healthy snack for my family. Now, wherever we go, folks request these bars--and the recipe. -Janis Loomis of Madison, Virginia

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White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1/3 cup vanilla or white chips
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, cereal, chips, cranberries and walnuts.
  • Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 109 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as White Chocolate Cranberry Granola Bars in Light & Tasty April/May 2004, p31

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Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by danielleylee

These turned out really good. I changed a few things (as usual my husband would say). I used whole wheat pastry flour, brown puffed rice, cinnamon chips instead of white chocolate,and substituted the cranberries for dried cherries. I also didn't want to open an entire can of evaporated milk so I used fat free half and half instead. I also added a 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce to the recipe since so many reviewers stated it was too dry. Will make again!

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2009 by sugarapple2

I have made this recipe twice and everybody loved it. The granola bars disappeared very quickly. The second time I added some regular chocolate chips and it was just as good.

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2009 by Poots

These bars are great tasting, will make them again. Batter a little dry for mixing so I added a little milk, turned out great and very moist.

Reviewed on May. 29, 2009 by Mlf23

Once all the ingredients were assembled, this was an easy recipe. I was so glad that it is very healthy and all age groups would enjoy it. I would definitely make it again.

Reviewed on May. 28, 2009 by belsner

Bars were rather dry. I'd also add more dried cranberries.

Reviewed on May. 24, 2009 by cjradtke

Reviewed on May. 24, 2009 by Newfiecook

There is a gluten free flour that you can buy to use instead of wheat flour. It works just as good.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2009 by CarmelN

My daughter is gluten intolerent. What type of flour can be used instead of the wheat flour and the oats? Is it possible to use the rice flour or some other type of gluten free flour

Reviewed on May. 22, 2009 by Mr.Derb

Reviewed on May. 21, 2009 by Jaala

There is a brand of "nut" butter made from chickpeas, it is for people with nut allergies. Check out www.peabutter.ca

Reviewed on May. 21, 2009 by bjtaylor

Reviewed on May. 21, 2009 by JoanWilh

Sunflower butter would be a good substitute although it is not reduced fat. it is made with sunflower seeds instead of peanuts. there is also something like nuttella, which is made from hazelnuts or almond butter made from almonds. However if he is allergic to nuts those would not be any better. The peanut butter could probably be omitted too.

Reviewed on May. 21, 2009 by mwaxham

I would try substituting butter.

Reviewed on May. 21, 2009 by fiffin

These sound yummy, and I know my family would like them, but my son is allergic to peanut butter. Can you suggest an alternative that wouldn't change the taste too much, or can it be omitted?

Reviewed on May. 21, 2009 by Theresa Ferry

So-oo good!! Everyone here takes one with them every morning on the way to work or school.

 
 

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